Northwestern University · 1 day ago
Research Lab Manager 1
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $71K/yr
4+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Research Lab Manager 1 to manage daily operations of a research lab. The role involves overseeing lab performance, supervising personnel, and ensuring quality control of processes, as well as managing budgets and grant submissions.
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Responsibilities
Manages technical operations of a lab involved in scientific research activities
In consultation with Principle Investigator (PI) organizes and plans experiments ensuring those project objectives are attained
Oversees and guides lab staff in review of results and recommendation of changes to protocols to improve validity and accuracy
Conducts more complex experiments and analysis
Using an advanced level of skill, completes the following activities
DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
Southern, Northern, Western blotting
PCR, RT-PCR
Plasmid preparation
Cloning, mapping and sequencing of DNA
Recombinant virus production and purification
Cell culture, cell isolation
Functional studies
Transfection
Tissue fixation/processing: embedding, preparation of blocks and sectioning, staining
Immunohistochemistry
MicroscopyImmunology:
Flow cytometry
ELISA, Elispot assay
Cytokine assay
Antibody production and purification
Husbandry
Breedingand screening transgenic mice
Dissections
Blood collection
Surgical procedures
Database management of colony
Oversees and manages collection, maintenance, analysis and evaluation of data that will be used in grant submissions, presentations and publications
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases
Assists PI in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, charts, graphs, progress and final reports, etc
Coordinates between sponsoring agencies, collaboration organizations and/or other research and/or educational institutions
Ensures research regulations are adhered to, IRB and ACUC approvals in place, material transfer agreements properly executed, and that radiation and lab safety requirements are up to date and implemented
Manages lab budget and inventory including purchasing of supplies and services ensuring that they are necessary, reasonable and project related
Orders and maintains inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, equipment and instrumentation and may distribute intra-departmental charges
Negotiates with vendors, obtain quotes and arrange for demos of large equipment
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows
Provides instruction to lab users on technically complex procedures, equipment & instruments
Typically manages a lab budget of $1,000,000-$3,000,000; 1,000 - 3,000 nasf of space & supervises 5-15 lab members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 6 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 4 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience
Supervisory or project management experience required
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources for professional development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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