Research Lab Manager 1 (1-year Term)

About the role

This is a 1-year term position. Opportunity for renewal will be based on performance and available funding.

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.
  • Completes the following activities using an advanced level of skill:
  • Molecular Biology
  • DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression
  • PCR, RT-PCR
  • Cellular Biology
  • Cell culture, cell isolation
  • Functional studies
  • Immunology
  • Flow cytometry
  • ELISA, Elispot assay
  • Cytokine assay
  • Administers and oversees 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.
  • Aids 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.
  • Supervises lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows.
  • Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows.
  • Provides instruction to lab users on technically complex procedures, equipment & instruments.

Requirements

• 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;
• 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.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of full-time experience in cell biology and clinical immunology; with expertise (1) developing and validating new techniques in these areas; as well as experience (2) supervising laboratory technicians in everyday operations, (3) developing budgets for research projects, (4) acquiring supplies and equipment, (5) working as liason with collaborators, and (6) preparing data for grant applications.

Skills

• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in biological sciences, at least 3 years of full-time experience in laboratory; with at least 2 years in a supervisory position with budgetary and administrative responsibilities.
• Preferred Competencies: At least 3 years of full-time experience in cell biology and clinical immunology; with expertise (1) developing and validating new techniques in these areas; as well as experience (2) supervising laboratory technicians in everyday operations, (3) developing budgets for research projects, (4) acquiring supplies and equipment, (5) working as liason with collaborators, and (6) preparing data for grant applications.

Benefits

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $61,000-$72,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.