Research Lab Manager - Neurology

Location: St. Louis, MO 63110 | Scheduled Hours: 40

About the role

The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking an outstanding, highly independent applicant to join the lab as a Research Laboratory Manager, overseeing and managing operations and personnel. The position is responsible for enabling the lab to generate state-of-the-art multi-omic libraries (single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics, etc.) from precious human and mouse brain tissue samples to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine.

Responsibilities

• With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
• Supports the preparation, submission, and management of grant applications, NIH progress reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and other research-related documents to ensure compliance with NIH policies, institutional regulations, and sponsor reporting requirements.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
• Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials, equipment, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for NIH-funded and other externally sponsored research projects.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 5 years of research laboratory operations experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Cell Cultures
• Communication
• Functional Genomics
• Library Preparation
• Mouse Models
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Tissue Analysis

Working Conditions

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Pay

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources for continued childcare needs, including adult care.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.