At Houston Methodist, The Laboratory Administration Specialist is responsible for laboratory operations and facility management processes for the Central Administration and Central Laboratory Operations teams. This position provides administrative support and guidance for HMAI (Houston Methodist Academic Institute) laboratory management, scientists, and staff as a member of the Central Laboratory Operations team. This position is also responsible for contributing to safety, quality, functional excellence and assisting in the implementation of initiatives to meet strategic and operational objectives. **PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Provides institute-level assistance to HMRI laboratory scientists and staff with HM processes. Including but not limited to purchasing processes, requesting installation of new laboratory equipment, and other laboratory-related processes. + Assist laboratory scientists and staff with developing SOPs for laboratory procedures and safety practices. **SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Assists with management of central laboratory resources. May include temperature monitoring, backup equipment, asset management, monitoring safety equipment. + Works with Biomedical Engineering to manage Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) wide laboratory equipment, confirming coverage and regular maintenance as required. + Manages and supports Central Laboratory projects as assigned. Examples: Roll out new temperature monitoring system, laboratory transfers/moves, serve as a HMH Central Lab Ops representative on institute or Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) project teams. + Other duties as assigned by Director of Central Laboratory Operations. **QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Monitors and evaluates ongoing safety process and standards. + Serves as Ride Out or Recovery representative for Disaster Preparedness Response. + Assists HMAI Safety Officers as needed. **FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Assist Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with Asset Management. + Understands and comply with Federal and State grant regulations. **GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Works and supports process improvement for Central Laboratory Operations processes needed as institute continues growth trajectory. + Continue personal growth and career development plan. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. **EDUCATION** + Bachelors degree in basic science or related field **WORK EXPERIENCE** + 2 years experience in a research laboratory environment + Preferred experience as a lab lead for a lab team **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED** + N/A **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations + Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security + Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles + Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint required + Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment + Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace + Knowledge of laboratory techniques, operations and procedures **SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** **WORK ATTIRE** + Uniform No + Scrubs Yes + Business professional No + Other (department approved) Yes **ON-CALL*** _*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._ + On Call* No **TRAVEL**** _**Travel specifications may vary by department**_ + May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No + May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No **Company Profile:** Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.