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University of Delaware · 22 hours ago

Manager, Biophysical Core

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Delaware's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is seeking a Manager for their Biophysical Core Lab. The role involves overseeing complex scientific instruments, training users, managing billing, and developing the Biophysical Research Core to support biochemical and biophysical research.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with leadership of a newly established NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) to develop and implement a Biophysical Research Core Lab to support biochemical and biophysical research within the center and across the UD campus

Oversee the planning, acquisition, installation, training, and maintenance of the instrumentation of the lab

Help design and execute workflows for characterization of biomolecules and biomolecular interactions using the lab instrumentation

Train undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral researchers in the use of biophysical instrumentation and techniques

Manage billing for core usage, supported by department financial staff

Work to develop growth of the Biophysical Research Core, both through recruiting new academic and industrial users to the Core and by assisting in the preparation of proposals for new equipment

Develop, collaborate, author and co-publish peer-reviewed research literature and presentations that report findings of the Biophysical Research Core lab, as appropriate

Maintain expertise and broad knowledge about biophysical instrumentation by attending training and professional meetings

Undertake independent or collaborative research

Follow and enforce safety procedures

Anticipate changing experimental demands, plan for acquisition of needed instrumentation, and establish new experimental procedures

Design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects, including running for-fee service samples for both academic and industrial groups

Maintain accurate records, organize and maintain facility budget, and assist in billing for facility use

Organize, stock, and maintain the facility with necessary equipment and reagents to support research activities

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Biophysical instrumentationBiochemistryBiophysicsTraining protocolsEffective communication

Required

Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or closely related field with five years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Extensive experience in the use, operation, and maintenance of biophysical instrumentation, including biolayer interferometry, microplate readers, gel imagining, circular dichroism spectroscopy, ultra centrifugation, and protein calorimetry, and an eagerness to learn basic maintenance of the same

Effective communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to effectively interact with people of all ages and backgrounds

Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions, and generate reports

Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Ability to make independent decisions and judgments

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Ability to develop and deliver training protocols

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred

Ph.D. is preferred

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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