HBV Research Lab Manager - Viral Persistence

Washington University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking motivated scientists to join the Schwartz Laboratory in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, to study HBV biology and mechanisms of chronic infection.

The role involves designing and performing research, aiding grant preparation, and leading laboratory operations as part of an interdisciplinary program. The lab leverages stem cell-derived hepatocytes, CRISPR/Cas9, and HBV clones, with recent work highlighting a nucleosome-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Research Laboratory Operations experience.
• No specific certification or professional license required.

Responsibilities

• With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and journal article submission.
• 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 HR, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking motivated scientists to join the Schwartz Laboratory in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, to study HBV biology and mechanisms of chronic infection.

The role involves designing and performing research, aiding grant preparation, and leading laboratory operations as part of an interdisciplinary program. The lab leverages stem cell-derived hepatocytes, CRISPR/Cas9, and HBV clones, with recent work highlighting a nucleosome-level