University of Chicago · 3 months ago
Lab Manager: Molecular Biology Lab
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution hosting a broad range of research including quantitative biology and biological physics. The Lab Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the molecular biology laboratory, ensuring efficiency and safety while supporting scientific research and training lab members.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research projects, including executing experiments, collecting and analyzing the resultant data and preparing data in a presentable format
Provide hands on assistance for lab members as they conduct their own research projects
Train staff and students in current lab protocols as well as developing new protocols as research dictates
Review and assist undergraduate lab assistants with their experiments
Overseeing day-to-day lab operations to ensure efficiency and safety
Coordinating lab group, including scheduling and personnel support
Work independently in an organized, detailed manner within a collaborative team environment
Support the goals of the lab by ordering, maintaining stocks of supplies, maintaining instruments, lab organization and assist with training of new lab members
Optimize and document experimental protocols
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project
Installs, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Conduct independent research projects, including executing experiments, collecting and analyzing the resultant data and preparing data in a presentable format
Provide hands on assistance for lab members as they conduct their own research projects
Train staff and students in current lab protocols as well as developing new protocols as research dictates
Review and assist undergraduate lab assistants with their experiments
Overseeing day-to-day lab operations to ensure efficiency and safety
Coordinating lab group, including scheduling and personnel support
Work independently in an organized, detailed manner within a collaborative team environment
Support the goals of the lab by ordering, maintaining stocks of supplies, maintaining instruments, lab organization and assist with training of new lab members
Optimize and document experimental protocols
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project
Installs, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator
Performs other related work as needed
Resume (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or related field
Experience in molecular techniques such as nucleic acid preps, PCR, gel electrophoresis and blotting
Experience in sterile technique and culturing
Experience with yeast a plus
Understanding of molecular genetics and molecular evolution
Ability to work independently
Critical thinking and troubleshooting
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Cover Letter (preferred)
References (preferred)
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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