Laboratory Facilities Manager - CPDR

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HJF is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Facilities Manager to ensure that laboratory operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role oversees equipment maintenance, safety compliance, supply chain management, and day to day operational support for the CPDR molecular and cell biology laboratories. The position supports over 30 research staff members-including senior and junior scientists, technical staff, and trainees-and requires a strong background in laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and scientific or engineering principles. This position also provides professional administrative oversight of maintenance, utilities, and facility services in support of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) Murtha Cancer Center Research Program's Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR).

The CPDR is an interdisciplinary translational cancer research program of the USU Department of Surgery, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), and the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP). CPDR is a Department of Defense designated research and clinical care center established by the U.S. Congress in 1991 to care for military service members and their families diagnosed with prostate cancer and prostate-related disease. The mission of the CPDR is to conduct state-of-the-art clinical, epidemiologic, and biomedical translational research with an emphasis on precision medicine to enhance the readiness of active-duty personnel in conjunction with the continuum of medical care for military retirees and beneficiaries. The CPDR also enriches the training of the next generation of physicians/scientists who directly benefit the quality, outcomes, and stability of the military health care delivery system.

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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Oversee all CPDR laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient workflows, quality assurance, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemical, biological, and radiological materials.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory user manuals, and operational documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with institutional safety standards, inspections, and QA/QC requirements across all laboratory activities.
• Train and support laboratory staff, students, and visiting scientists, including onboarding and guidance for firsttime lab users.
• Collaborate with senior scientists, technical staff, and program leadership to implement quality systems and support research operations.
• Operate, maintain, and document specialized laboratory equipment, including autoclave validation and maintenance records.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and repairs with vendors, ensuring proper decontamination prior to maintenance.
• Manage facility operations by submitting work orders, coordinating with building services, and serving as primary contact for contractors and service providers.
• Perform and oversee minor repairs, general upkeep, and maintenance of CPDR laboratory and office spaces.
• Manage laboratory information systems and maintain accurate inventories of chemicals, supplies, and reagents.
• Oversee procurement activities, including supply room operations, monitoring stock levels, initiating purchase orders, and communicating order status to lab users.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of laboratory materials and equipment, ensuring proper documentation, handling, and storage.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries. Provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent will be knowledgeable and skilled in the roles, responsibilities and functions of the operation of a cancer molecular biology research laboratory with focus on regulatory compliance and laboratory safety, good laboratory practice, and advance computer skills in the management of databases. The Laboratory Manager will have excellent communication and analytical skills and the ability to operate in a team-centered research environment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory operations, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance within a biomedical research environment.
• Experience with BSL-2 laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise, train, and guide technical (junior scientific) staff.
• Skill in creating SOPs, presenting to groups, documenting laboratory data, and coordinating with investigators, vendors, and research personnel. Familiarity with BSL-2 lab safety requirements.
• Experience with proper storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, including lifting, stooping, and walking during facility inspections.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$128,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.