HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Laboratory Manager- Wilson Lab

Harvard Medical School, USA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$98kDetected 65 days ago
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About the role

  • Primary Work Address: Dept. of Genetics, Boston, MA, 02115 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.
  • We have an opportunity for a Part time Laboratory Manager to join the Wilson lab at Harvard Medical School, Boston MA.
  • The team currently focuses on the neural basis of navigation behavior in Drosophila, combining electrophysiology and optical physiology in behaving flies with brain-wide 'connectomics' and computational modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing, receiving, and shipping for the lab.
  • Maintain stocks of lab supplies and lead strategic supply planning.
  • Maintain and update the organization of shared supplies and equipment.
  • Manage vendor communications, including registering new vendors and securing quotes.
  • Supervise and manage the lab's digital communication tools, including Google Calendars, Google Sheets, Slack channels, and GitHub repositories.
  • Manage regulatory compliance tasks, including procuring importation and safety permits.

Requirements

  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • ability to see and hear within normal parameters
  • ability to move about workspace.
  • BA, BS, or equivalent degree.
  • Experience with detail-oriented tasks requiring consistent, high accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience using digital tools to track detailed or technical content.
  • Prior experience managing small groups (e.g., co-leading a club or team).
  • Documented ability to create and maintain an organizational system.
  • A track record of taking initiative to identify and solve emerging problems.
  • Demonstrated skills and interest in training, mentoring, and/or informal education (e.g., tutoring, volunteering, onboarding new club members, training new employees).
  • Prior lab experience, workplace administrative experience, programming skills, experience with agentic AI workflows, and/or basic knowledge of biology (especially of fruit flies and neuroscience) are all a plus, but none are required.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
  • reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)

Skills

  • A flexible schedule, with hybrid work possible.
  • Direct training and mentorship from the Principal Investigator and senior staff.
  • Access to the vibrant scientific community of Harvard Medical School and the broader Boston biomedical research community.

Compensation

  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
  • Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • We value honesty, consistency, energy, and commitment to life-long learning.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Company info

  • We're looking for someone who is meticulous, communicative, and has excellent executive function, so that the lab's supplies, systems, compliance, and communication tools run smoothly and predictably.
  • This position is budgeted for 20 hours/week, though we are open to a highly qualified candidate who prefers 30 hours/week instead.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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