Research Lab Manager

Job Description

Research Lab Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations to ensure efficient lab activities including organization and maintenance. This position is responsible for developing safety plans and certifications and to adhere and enforce health and safety regulations in the lab. Responsible for ordering and managing lab supplies, reagents as well as research supplies to include maintaining cell lines, frozen strain stocks, and mouse colonies.

Individual will also conduct complex, multi-step laboratory procedures based on written protocols and oral instruction using molecular biological, microbiological, or genetic techniques.

The individual must be able to learn and employ a wide variety of experimental techniques, including but not limited to PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing, tissue culture, transformations, and blot analysis.

The chosen individual is expected to maintain a detailed notebook, tabulate and graph data, and interpret results on all procedures. They are also expected to report their results in laboratory meetings and scientific communications.

The individual will be expected to read relevant scientific literature as suggested by the investigation and to identify relevant facts, techniques, and procedures from the primary literature.

• Master's degree in a science-related field or a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience.
• Practical experience in a molecular biology laboratory setting.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are essential.

N/a

3;
Salary

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Salaried;
Commensurate with Experience

40, or as needed

3/25/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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