Lab Manager

About the role

The Biomaterials Lab at Rice University is seeking a Research Scientist/Lab Manager to join our dynamic team. Located on the 300-acre campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Perform biomaterial fabrication and characterization using techniques such as 3D printing, bioprinting, electrospinning, melt-write electrospinning, chromatography, thermal analysis, rheology, micro-computed tomography, fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.
• Conduct educational and outreach activities, including a biofabrication workshop and an annual high school student biomaterials bootcamp.
• Manage laboratory operations, including overseeing user access, maintaining safety protocols, and coordinating with external collaborators.
• Oversee laboratory communications and marketing, including managing the lab website.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering/biomedical engineering (biomaterials), chemical engineering (biomaterials), mechanical engineering (biomaterials), or related discipline.
• 2+ years of related research experience in materials fabrication and characterizations.

Skills

• Proficient and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management, and publication management.
• A logical and independent mind.
• Good interpersonal skills such as patience, determination, flexibility, and decisiveness.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment, to participate actively, to collaborate, and to motivate others in the lab.

Preferences

• PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• Experience in several fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing, electrospinning, extrusion-based techniques, etc.
• Experience in several characterization techniques, such as chromatography, thermal, mechanical, and radiographic analysis, etc.
• Experience in histologic analysis, such as frozen and paraffin-embedded specimens.

Workplace Requirements

• This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at the Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) at Rice University.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds (moving computers and other related equipment).

Pay and Schedule

The annual hiring range for this position is $63,100 - $80,400, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

Rice University offers competitive benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Please visit Rice University HR | Benefits for more details.