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San Diego Supercomputer Center · 3 days ago

Lab Research Supervisor - 137924

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $127K/yr

7+ years exp

The San Diego Supercomputer Center is part of UC San Diego and focuses on advancing research and clinical missions. They are seeking a Lab Research Supervisor to manage laboratory operations, oversee research staff, and lead experiments in cancer research, including in vivo studies and collaboration with NASA for space-related experiments.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the lab, overseeing and directing daily operations and the work of laboratory personnel

Assist in hiring, training, and guidance of laboratory personnel

Lead and supervise the experiments for various projects focused on laboratory research objectives involving in vivo animal studies

Provide instruction on lab protocols and procedures to students and staff

Contribute novel ideas of major methodological significance to the research projects, designing key experiments, and developing new techniques

Author or co-author of scientific journal manuscripts and book chapters

Report directly to funding agencies and journal editors

Prepare and implement research study budgets based on analysis of data

Responsible for managing lab operations, including space management, shipment of study samples to off-site labs for analysis, and maintaining and tracking experimental supply budgets for all projects

Organize and lead experiments for research missions in low-earth orbit and coordinate with NASA and other space implementation partners regarding in-flight research experiments, imaging, and downmass

Oversee the activities and staff of a laboratory including the supervision of entry/intermediate level research and/or instructional associates and laboratory support staff

Supervise the development and execution of major or multi-disciplinary research projects or instructional and experiment design

Qualification

Leukemia stem cellsExperimental designLab managementAnimal handlingMolecular biologyData analysisScientific writingInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training

Advanced knowledge of research discipline or instructional design to collaborate effectively with faculty and function as a resource to research and instructional associates

Advanced theoretical knowledge of leukemia stem cells, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, including experience in establishing, maintaining, transfecting, and selecting clones from leukemic cell primary patients samples with expertise in sterile technique

Demonstrated experience with processing and ficolling patient peripheral blood and bone marrow in order to perform cryogenic database management

Scientific knowledge of DNA plasmids and primers

Focus of knowledge and skills dependent on area of specialty (laboratory research or instructional / experimental design)

Advanced and highly specific knowledge and expertise associated with conducting and reporting on scientific research experiments and findings

Theoretical knowledge in Molecular Biology or Biological Sciences generally acquired through a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience as a scientific leader

Experience with independently conceptualizing a project, designing protocols, planning for milestones, and preparing results for publication

Experiences project management and leadership skills with designing experiments for low-earth orbit

Advanced knowledge of a limited variety of specialized laboratory equipment

Proven skill in the operation and maintenance of various lab equipment such as confocal and quantitative fluorescent microscopes, centrifuges, nanodrop, IVIS imaging machine, and flow cytometer

Demonstrated ability to train others to use lab equipment

Leadership skills associated with planning work assignments, establishing priorities and scheduling instructional space

Ability to manage and oversee the daily operations of a lab

Experience to plan, coordinate, provide work direction to staff and other lab personnel, and organize professional training for lab

Ability and willingness to share information and serve as a mentor, and assist in hiring personnel

Experience with HR processes

Solid interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff

Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis techniques

Solid interpersonal communication skills to effectively supervise staff

Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work in a team framework in conjunction with principles of community with staff, faculty, students, and external contacts

Ability to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings

Skill in experimental design and adaptation of methods to achieve results

Ability to integrate data from multiple sources to synthesize conclusions

Ability to read and abstract scientific articles and apply to the design of experiments

Experience in the official review of manuscripts for publication in peer-review journals, including all interactions with Reviewers and Editors, and in the evaluation of grant proposals for potential funding

Knowledge of necessary lab safety procedures and requirements, as well as chemical disposal guidelines

Knowledge of basic lab safety requirements/procedures, EH&S regulations and methods to properly handle, clean-up, and dispose of biohazard materials, and regulations for safe record keeping

Strong organizational skills, including experience in laboratory record keeping, budget analysis and managing logistics

Demonstrated knowledge of lab safety rules

Demonstrated experience in caring for and handling small lab animals (mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits) and in administering medications and anesthesia to perform phlebotomy and minor surgical procedures on animals

Experience in euthanizing small laboratory animals

Familiarity with the writing of Animal Subjects protocols and with the surgical procedures

Willingness and ability to work with rodents and/or other lab animals and/or infected samples

Experience with Institutional Research Board (IRB) protocol(s) submissions, amendments, and correspondence

Write and implement clinical protocols related to sample collection and processing

Demonstrated experience in DNA and RNA extraction and use of extracted products in various PCR methods