Supervisor, Lab Operations

Explore the Possibilitiesand Advance with Us. You can view all open jobs by clicking here or use the following search form to find jobs that suit your specificcareer interests. When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe. Supervisor, Lab Operations Job Number : 2026-49530 Category: Research Location : Worcester, MA Shift: Day Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School Department: School - Neurology - W832500 Job Type: Full-Time Num. Openings : 1 Post Date : March 23, 2026 Work Location: 100% Onsite Salary Minimum: USD $65,000.00 Salary Maximum: USD $78,000.00

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Department Administrator or designee, the Lab Operations Supervisor is responsible for the effective functioning of all department facilities and equipment, compliance with all safety regulations, and providing operational support to the medical student teaching laboratories.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that department equipment and physical plant are fully functioning and maintained, provide maintenance services as appropriate, and contact internal or external vendors as needed to resolve problems Determine the most economical and effective preventive maintenance options and schedules. Stock repair parts. Oversee resolution of problems and communicate results Procure department equipment, contact vendors, review quotes and final bids, negotiate contracts, and provide summaries of relevant information Work with Facilities Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety and Radiation Safety Office to ensure department facilities are in compliance with federal and state regulations. Anticipate potential safety problems and resolve them. Conduct informal or formal department training sessions as needed Coordinate student lab courses in conjunction with the faculty lab coordinator – timely purchasing, storage, and set-up of materials and equipment, safety assessment of biological manipulations, ensure lab facilities are functional, disposal of biological waste, and take-down of lab exercise to prepare space for the next course Responsible for physical inventory of all equipment and maintain records of all equipment moved off-site, acquired, or disposed of. Respond to update requests from the UMMS Asset Management office Ensure department AV equipment is functional, provide on-site support if requested Advise Administrator and Faculty on proposed renovation projects Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in the Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience 3-5 years of relevant experience Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and plumbing skills. Experience in a biomedical research laboratory with basic laboratory techniques. Familiarity with PCs, preferably Macintosh, and Microsoft Office

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under the direction of the Department Administrator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual scientific laboratory conditions, work in a wet chemistry laboratory, may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens The Chan lab's research primarily revolves around the use of high-throughput in-vitro modeling of human cell lines for studying human genetic diseases, especially complex diseases. Our goal is to be able to perform multiple in-vitro phenotypic assays on a population of different donor cells to determine if the in-vitro penotype corresponds to the human phenotype. Our current phenotypes include HSV-1 infectivity for predicting Alzheimer's disease as well as Cisplatin induced cell death in otic progenitor cells for predicting Hearing Loss from Cisplatin.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams. Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role. In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan. UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Massachusetts Medical School