Mgr Laboratory

Overview

The lab seeks a highly motivated, self-directed, creative, and collaborative scientist to serve as Lab Manager. The Lab Manager will work closely with the team to discover and elucidate microbiome-level biosignatures that underpin human and environmental health. The laboratory is engaged in collaborative research with Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children’s Hospital examining the role of the human microbiome, vitamin D, and neurotransmitters in gastrointestinal illnesses, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

The lab also pioneers new, rapid mass spectrometry-enabled techniques to characterize individual microorganisms and microbial communities. The Lab Manager will lead and coordinate daily lab operations: protocol development and IRB coordination; design, execution, and analysis of data from experiments; co-author grants and publications; guest lectures in undergraduate life science/microbiology courses; supervise laboratory staff; supply ordering and inventory; biosafety training and oversight.

• Protocol development and IRB coordination
• Design, execution, and analysis of data from experiments
• Co-author grants and publications
• Provide guest lectures in undergraduate life science/microbiology courses
• Supervise laboratory staff, including undergraduate and graduate student researchers
• Supply ordering and inventory management
• Biosafety training and oversight

Not provided in the original description.

The position is a full-time staff position with an anticipated start date between 10/1/2023 and 12/1/2023. Salary range is dependent on experience, with associated University benefits. Unofficial transcripts may be requested during the hiring process.

Days and schedule:
Varies. Normally 40 hours M-F; some evenings and weekends.