Laboratory Manager
**Description**
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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Leidos is seeking a **Laboratory Manager** to support the Directed Energy (DE) department at the Naval Medical Research Unit, San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio, TX. NAMRU-SA conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operation. This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments. *This is not a supervisory position* If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!
**Your greatest work is ahead!**
**The Mission**
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the _Leidos Health Group_ draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/markets/health) !
**Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!**
**The Challenge:**
+ Provides research-related recommendations and support to Government PI's
+ Assists personnel with day-to-day laboratory operations pertaining to research-related sample storage and equipment maintenance; services shall not include inherently Governmental functions
+ Coordinates information pertaining to lab management activities between departmental sections
+ Ensures all Government equipment is properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with established protocols and research standard operating procedures (SOPs); assists with annual and/or periodic equipment inventory and ordering
+ Ensures that general laboratory supplies are sufficient to support all departmental projects; assists with ordering supplies; receives shipments of samples/materials and transfers to proper storage location as required
+ Provides recommended technical changes to protocols and SOPs; assists in the creation and routing of SOPs and duplications of protocols (DOPs) for DE projects and/or equipment; performs risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies and controls for hazardous chemicals
+ Assists Laser and Radiofrequency (RF) Safety Officer to maximize DE laboratory safety compliance; upholds health and safety protocols in compliance with Safety Officer and Chemical Hygiene officer, to include: maintains chemical and biological reagents/sample inventory, authorized users list (AUL) for hazardous chemicals, assists with satellite accumulation point (SAP) hazardous waste site establishment and disposal, and weekly eyewash station checks
+ Aides Deputy Director and PIs in the coordination of animal research activities
+ Provides additional functions incidental to research activities and laboratory
**What Sets You Apart:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in a basic or health science with five years of experience, or Master’s degree in Biomedical Science with 1 year of experience
+ Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required
+ Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards. You will need to obtain if not already certified
+ Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required
**You Might Also Have:**
+ Experience in Directed Energy or DE-related research is preferred
+ Experience with laser and radiofrequency equipment is preferred
**At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!**
**Original Posting Date:**
2024-10-28
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $53,950.00 - $97,525.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00147116
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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