Research Project Manager

Research Laboratory Manager | Murray Lab | Bar Harbor, ME

The Murray Lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor is seeking a Research Project Manager to join the team.

The Research Lab Manager plays a critical role in driving the success of the Murray Lab's research program. This individual will oversee daily lab operations, lead and mentor research staff, and contribute directly to experimental design, execution, and analysis.

This position requires a highly organized, collaborative, and innovative scientist who can operate independently while ensuring alignment with the Principal Investigator's research goals. The Lab Manager will serve as a key liaison across JAX teams and help ensure research projects progress efficiently and effectively.

• Manage the daily operation of the lab; provide training and guidance, and resolve personnel problems. Participate in hiring, performance evaluation, development of staff, and disciplinary decisions.
• Keep abreast of advances in the field, evaluating alternative methodologies and implementing them to improve the quality of current services or to provide new services.
• Coordinate and conduct research.
• Design, troubleshoot and conduct experiments; analyze and communicate data.
• Assist in writing grants, patents, internal reports, and peer-reviewed research papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BSc in relevant field with >5 years experience working in a research laboratory.
• Deep and practical knowledge of cellular and molecular immunology, in vitro assays assessing immune cell functions, mouse models of infectious disease and/or cancer.
• Natural Killer cell expertise strongly preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience successfully supervising and mentoring a team.
• Proven ability to design and evaluate scientifically controlled and relevant experiments, plus data organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder.
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations.
• Ability to develop and deliver training material to subordinate staff.
• Strong project and interpersonal management skills.
• Computer skills necessary for analyses, data acquisition, literature searches, data sharing, report presentation, etc.
• Proven abilities to formulate and write reports, grants, and peer-reviewed papers.

Pay Range: $63,744 - $106,723 per year, depending upon experience.

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