Research Lab Manager - Auditory Neuroscience

Position: Research Lab Manager - Auditory Neuroscience`
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Job Summary Summary Performs  a variety of research and research administration activities in direct support of the Department's research faculty and programs. Responsible for managing the lab personnel and the overall functioning of the research operation. Serves as a front-line resource for researchers in the Department, acting as liaison to internal administrative units and external sponsors on matters relating to research programs.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions-Supervises the operations of the lab.

-Oversees use of laboratory funds, supply inventory and staff activities.

-Coordinates all regulatory and compliance activities.

-Contributes to scientific literature and may present the data at meetings.

-Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.

-Serve as the Lab safety officer.

Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Aptitude for technical problem solving.
- Ability to effectively supervise others.
- Excellent Organizational skills.
- Must possess strong budget and management skills.
- Excellent judgement and ability to interpret information.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Lab Manager, Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lab Manager to join our neuroscience research laboratory at Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. Our laboratory studies the neural circuits and mechanisms that underlie sensory processing, learning, and plasticity. We use a combination of advanced imaging, electrophysiology, molecular and anatomical approaches, and behavior in mice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the center of a highly collaborative and active research environment. The Lab Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator and a team of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research assistants, and collaborators to support both the scientific and day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinating day-to-day laboratory operations and helping manage experimental workflows across ongoing, federally funded research projects

Working closely with the PI and research team to coordinate project needs, timelines, resources, and priorities

Anticipating laboratory and project needs, troubleshooting logistical challenges, and helping ensure continuity and progress across research activities

Assisting our laboratory’s colony manager with multiple transgenic mouse lines, including breeding, genotyping, record keeping, and coordination of animals for experiments

Maintaining laboratory supplies, equipment, protocols, and shared research resources

Helping train and support new laboratory members in established techniques and laboratory practices

Supporting wet-lab and experimental procedures as needed, which may include mouse surgeries, histology, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, anatomical tracing, and image analysis

QualificationsA bachelor’s degree is…