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Lab Manager, Pharmacology and Physiology

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Aug 20, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Lab Manager, Pharmacology and Physiology provides leadership and direct management to a team of laboratory professionals responsible for a broad range of complex laboratory and research related tasks. This position monitors and evaluates staff performance in productivity, skill level, adherence to protocols, and safety. This role also trains and directs employees and students in lab techniques, use of equipment, study protocols, and safety. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the procurement and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, maintaining an inventory of samples processed in the facility, and monitoring the cost-effectiveness of existing and planned protocols. This position typically manages laboratory budget and resources. This is a management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training and mentoring, manages performance, and determines future staffing needs. Duties: Provide leadership and direct management to a team conducting complex laboratory and research tasks related to opioid-induced respiratory depression. Coordinate and assess team member performance in: Productivity Skill level Adherence to protocols Safety compliance Train and supervise employees and students in: Laboratory techniques Equipment usage Study protocols Safety procedures Oversee procurement of laboratory supplies, including P-card purchases. Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment. Monitor and improve the efficiency of experimental protocols. Manage laboratory budgets and allocate resources effectively. Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) on: Hiring decisions Training and mentoring staff Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline plus 6 years of relevant professional experience or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience with assessing opioid induced respiratory depression in rodent animal models.
Hiring Range	$58,258.38 - $93,025.48
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Laboratory Support
Stream	Management
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	R002312
Job Open Date:	08/20/2025
Job Close Date:	08/23/2025
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.