Interdependencies in a Biochess Research Facility: A Lab Manager's Perspective

ASSIGNMENT

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Table of contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
1. Job description and requirements................................................................................................2
2. Groups and individuals necessary for fulfilling organisational duties........................................2
3. Characteristics of interactions......................................................................................................3
4. Nature of interdependencies........................................................................................................6
5. Diagramatic representation of interdependencies........................................................................8
6. Evaluating effectiveness of interdependencies............................................................................8
7. Recommendations........................................................................................................................9
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
The current assignment has been undertaken in order to provide an overview demonstrating the
various complexities of managerial roles andthe importance of interactions with various people
within an organization in order to fulfil the organizational roles. The current assignment has been
composed of the viewpoint of a lab manager working in Biochess research facility. In order to
succeed as well as safely run the laboratories, this kind of organizationshires lab managers who
are required to use their managerial knowledge for efficiently running these facilities. The
current context will help in understanding the solutions to the real-world problems.
1. Job description and requirements
The essential requirement of laboratory manager is to bring together the managerial skills as well
as technical knowledge in order to enhance the safety of a lab and ensure that the laboratory
procedures to be undertaken does not hamper the flow of operations. The managerial duties that
are prerequisites for this job are scheduling, maintenance of safety, security and operational
standards as well as procurement of necessary reagents, Chemicals and apparatuses that are
necessary for the day to day operation in any laboratory. Any individual with a degree of
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science is a perfect candidate for this role (De
Clercq, Dimov & Thongpapanl 2015). However,the experience is valued while selecting an
individual for the position of lab manager.
As a lab manager, I am supposed to be familiar with the regulatory requirements that are specific
to a lab and ensure compliance by reviewing the protocols. I am also responsible for updating
and maintaining the lab safety manual and periodic inspections of the laboratory. I am also
required to maintain compliance with the several local as well as Federal regulations and in
extension is responsible for enforcing and communicating the safety guidelines to the internal as
well as external visitors. At times I have been involved in training individuals to appropriately
operate lab equipment and also looked after the hygiene and sanitization of the facility (Clegg,
Kornberger & Pitsis, 2015).
2. Groups and individuals necessary for fulfilling organizational duties
I am responsible for managing a specific laboratory run by Dr Paine, in the Department of
Biological Sciences of Biochess. He is assisted by four research scholar who basically utilises all
the facilities in the laboratory. They have chosen a fellow scholar as their representatives namely
Mr Miles who makes a list of the necessary reagents and apparatuses. In case there is a slip up,

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the other scholars can also approach and add to the list. I am in contact with various suppliers
and distributors and most frequently contact Ms Elena, customer representative, sales at Sigma
Aldrich for necessary reagents and MrBala at Tarsons for the desired apparatuses. The bill of
procurement is signed by me, followed by Dr Paine. It is then signed by Professor N’golo, Head
of Department, Department of Biological Sciences and finally countersigned by Mr Raghavan,
an accountant in the finance department of Biochess which is then forwarded to Pyro Blaine in
the records section.
3. Characteristics of interactions
Name of
individual/Group
Organizational
Position
Age Gender Personality and
pattern of
interaction
Dr Harry Paine Senior scientist 47 Male Learned and
knowledgeable.
Verifies the list
requirements
submitted by the
students. Hands
over
procurement
order once
deemed okay.
Strictly adheres
to safe lab
practices. He is
also the first
person to
scrutinise my
work as a lab
manager.