Laboratory Manager - Advanced Bioeffects Research

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  Manage daily laboratory operations, including allocation of space, equipment, and materials to support experiments using advanced cellular models. 

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  Oversee laboratory safety programs, including implementation of safety policies, personnel training, and compliance with institutional and federal requirements. 

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  Train and mentor laboratory staff in procedures, safety practices, documentation standards, and use of common equipment and in vitro techniques. Maintain and enforce good laboratory and aseptic techniques across cell culture and assay activities. 

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  Coordinate and track multiple research projects, including scheduling experiments, monitoring progress against timelines and deliverables schedule 

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  Develop and maintain systems for documentation, including experimental logs, SOPs, equipment use records, and data traceability. 

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  Oversee inventory of reagents, consumables, and supplies, including forecasting needs, placing orders, and managing stock levels and costs. 

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  Manage laboratory equipment, including preventive maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and documentation to minimize downtime. 

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  Support mammalian cell culture operations, including oversight of cell line inventory, authentication records, and contamination-control practices. Implement and manage systems for sample labeling, storage, tracking, and chain-of-custody documentation. 

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  Identify and implement opportunities for workflow improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, data quality, and reproducibility.

• B.S. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field, with approximately 3 -7 years of direct laboratory experience; prior lab management or lead technician experience in a biological research laboratory Is strongly desired. 

• Strong laboratory background in cell biology and in vitro and cell culture techniques, including maintenance and propagation of mammalian cells and support of complex in vitro assays. 

• Demonstrated experience with laboratory safety programs, including safety protocol implementation, training, and compliance monitoring. 

• Experience with project tracking and coordination in a research environment, including scheduling, prioritization, and communication across teams. 

• Experience with inventory management and procurement, with the ability to forecast needs and manage budgets efficiently. 

• Proven data organization and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and support data integrity. 

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced, team-based environment with shifting priorities.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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