Laboratory Manager Neuroscience

Overview

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic research department focusing on synaptic biology and glia biology. The lab of Dr. Dulla investigates how synapses are formed and remodeled in the developing nervous system with a broad focus on neurological disease and epilepsy. We address this question in mouse models and apply electrophysiological and imaging approaches, together with mouse behavioral and in vivo electrophysiological studies.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Lab Manager will be responsible for administrative and technical operations in the lab and will work independently performing a wide range of routine and specialized laboratory duties. Support ongoing immunohistochemical and microscopy‑based analysis of brain tissue. Develop or modify techniques and protocols. Oversee and manage a mouse colony. Oversee ordering, logistics, and regulatory compliance. Contribute to ongoing projects in the lab and will train/supervise others in the laboratory and help manage laboratory operations and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cryosectioning brain tissue, immunohistochemical techniques, and confocal microscopy.

• Manage laboratory operations, ordering, logistics, and regulatory compliance. Support on‑boarding and training new personnel. Assist in lab‑wide communications and scheduling such as lab meetings, external speaker visits, and lab outings.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate performance of technical personnel; ensure compliance with university safety and OSHA requirements; participate in university committees when necessary; oversee ordering and inventory of supplies and maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out experiments in the lab using microscopy and immunolabeling of brain tissue.

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 3+ years of experience or
• Experience working with mice and managing mouse colonies
• Experience with mouse brain cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience or a related biology field
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), highly organized, strong attention to detail, analytic ability, and ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.