Laboratory Manager- Kajimura Lab

The lab of Dr. Shingo Kajimura at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center wants to understand how our body maintains energy metabolism in response to internal and external cues, such as hormones, nutrition, and temperature, and how regulatory circuits go wrong in metabolic diseases. Kajimura and his team are particularly interested in metabolic organs, such as adipose tissue, muscle, and liver, that dynamically remodel cellular composition and metabolism. Metabolic reprogramming plays a central role in energy homeostasis, as a bioenergetic defect in these metabolic organs leads to obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. The team’s overarching goal is to generate a blueprint for rewiring bioenergetics by defined factors, thereby restoring metabolic health. This work will have a fundamental impact on understanding metabolism, cancer, and aging. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting

About the role:
As the Laboratory Manager you will provide administrative and technical support to Dr. Kajimura and his laboratory staff, including post-doc fellows, clinical fellows, and graduate students (currently, 22 fellows). You will ensure adequate supplies for experimental needs and oversee equipment maintenance. Serve as liaison to HHMI and host institution administrative offices. May support laboratory research and procedures by performing routine experimental techniques, such as preparation of media and stock solutions, etc. You will be responsible for counting cages and ensuring the proper number of mice are being maintained by the mouse facility. You will handle standard administrative paperwork, such as new student/fellow intake and reimbursement.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Joining the vibrant scientific communities of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and the Broad Institute.

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain laboratory consumables and reagents inventories. Order and receive supplies and equipment.

• Act as liaison between laboratory and host safety offices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Coordinate amendments and renewals for lab permits, licenses, and protocols, including animal protocols, radioisotope permits, and controlled substance licenses.

• Oversee service contracts and repairs of laboratory equipment. Maintain records of asset locations and participate in periodic asset inventories.

• Act as liaison between lab and HHMI and host institution administrative offices on issues such as procurement, MTAs, lab staff transitions, visas, budgets, use of host accounts, etc.

• Attend and participate in weekly lab meetings.

• Create process improvements for the lab.

• Coordinating the travel and meeting schedules of Dr. Kajimura.

• The chosen candidate is welcome to engage in science projects if interested.

• Will manage adherence to institutional biosafety and animal care and use standards and keep compliance records/logs up to date.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations and liaise with host regulatory offices (Environmental Health and Safety, DEA, IACUC) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; participate in periodic regulatory review.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

• Interest in scientific work, and the research being conducted by the lab.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to plan effectively.

• Strong communication and record keeping skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environment.

• Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.

• Ability to initiate and compose written communications for various purposes in an appropriate style.

• In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit, including the role of each position in the group and in other groups.

• Ability to develop instructional material for routine training purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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