Research Specialist B- Lab Manager

Research Specialist B
- Lab Manager University Overview

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Research Specialist B
- Lab Manager

Research Specialist B

This Research Specialist B position will be responsible for conducting molecular biological and cell culture experiments related to HIV-1 vaccine design and for assisting in the day-to-day management of the laboratory, which includes 10,000 sq ft of research space, a Biosafety Level 2/3 suite, a DNA sequencing corelaboratory, 25 staff members, and an annual operating budget inexcess of $10 million. Duties of this position include supervision and training of lab staff members in safety protocols and properresearch techniques;

ordering of research supplies and equipment;and ensuring proper use and upkeep of equipment. This position willbe responsible for shared work responsibilities distributed amongthe 24 lab staff members so as to maintain efficient, effective andsafe operations of the laboratory. This position may have as manyas four research staff who report to it for daily assignments inthe conduct of basic research projects that are critical to the research mission of the lab.

This position will work closely withthe Lab Principal Investigators (Drs. George M. Shaw and BeatriceH. Hahn) to oversee and conduct laboratory activities carried outby the lab staff. The laboratory pursues basic and translationalresearch on global pathogens including HIV, HCV, malaria and COVID,which requires that this position have a high level of scientificunderstanding along with strong management skills. The individual who fills this position will conduct hands-on bench research related to HIV vaccine development under the direction of Drs.

Shawand Hahn.

• Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, analyzedata, design new research experiments along with research publications, and prepare presentations.
• Participate in lab management and help support lab set up and operations, oversee ordering, organization and maintenance ofreagents, equipment, and protocols.
• Train and supervise other lab members as needed, provide scientific and technical expertise and guidance for other ongoing projects
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$50,875.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level.…