Laboratory Manager

Oversees the day-to-day operations of a breast cancer research laboratory. Directs the administrative, operational, personnel, customer service, financial, and programmatic functions. Coordinates technical functions with technical teams. Manages all aspects of the research projects conducted in the laboratory. Plans, prepares, and monitors equipment, operations, and laboratory expense budgets for the laboratory. Ensures the laboratory complies with regulatory and compliance guidelines, including adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs). The candidate will conduct cancer biology research investigating hypoxia-induced cell signaling and evaluating drug response and chemotherapy drug resistance in cultured cell models through establishment, propagation, and image analysis. In addition, the candidate will maintain the rodent colony and participate in animal procedures and animal imaging in adherence with the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in place and federal regulations. This position is suitable for a staff member who can handle multiple projects and follow instructions to complete assignments under minimal supervision. The candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external personnel and collaborators. Additionally, the candidate will collate, organize, present data, and keep meticulous logs of cell banks and tumor tissues. The candidate will also instruct other staff and visiting students in basic laboratory techniques as required by the Principal Investigator.

• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and respond to multiple demands as needed
• Ability to function autonomously and exercise sound judgement while maintaining professional demeanor, confidentiality, and diplomacy
• Ability to maintain a research laboratory operation
• Strong supervisory skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science
• Five years of directly related experience, including two years of supervisory experience
• Experience with experimental procedures
• Master's Degree in a biological or biomedical science
• Experience with NIH-funded grants and contract research studies
• At least 5 years of experience working with live, research animals and standard cell and molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with basic computational programs such as Microsoft Excel/Word, Adobe Photoshop, GraphPad Prism, etc.
• At least 3 years of experience in presenting poster abstracts and drafting manuscripts as a co-author on peer-reviewed publications.