IGM Lab Manager - RI Kozel

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Lab Manager for the Research Institute's Laboratory of Vascular & Matrix Genetics (LVMG). You will oversee daily operations, lead independent projects, supervise staff, and ensure safety and high-quality research.

The role includes training, mentorship, data analysis, and presenting results, with extensive experience in molecular biology workflows and imaging techniques. On-site position in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in bioscience, biochemistry or medical technology.
• 3+ years of professional laboratory experience, including lab operations management.
• Experience with molecular biology workflows, histology, IHC, IF and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, research activities and compliance of the LVMG.
• Supervise technical staff, manage resources, and mentor lab members.

Skills

Lab management

Molecular biology

Histology

IHC

IF

Imaging

Data analysis

BioRender

Statistics software

Mouse colonies

Cell culture

In vivo procedures

Injections

Behavioral phenotyping

Metabolic phenotyping

Image processing

Prism

R

ImageJ

Fiji

Sequencing data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioscience / biochemistry / med tech

Job description

Overview:Job Description Summary:Job Description:Lab Mgr, Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH. Oversee daily operations, research activities & compliance of Laboratory of Vascular & Matrix Genetics (LVMG). Ensure smooth lab function, maintain high research quality & safety standards & support Principal Investigator (PI) in advancing scientific aims. Supervise technical staff, manage resources, lead independent projects, & provide training & mentorship to new lab members. Manage lab operations. Min. req incl: Bachelor’s in Bio Sci, Biochemical, or Med Technology, plus 3 yrs prof exp, incl 3 yrs exp w/: lab ops mgmt; molecular biology workflow; histology, IHC, IF, & imaging techniques (e.g., brightfield, fluorescence, confocal); performing data analysis, creating publication-ready fig using BioRender & presenting results; & using stat software; 2 yrs exp managing large mouse colonies; 1 yr exp w/: cell culture workflow; performing in vivo procedures incl tissue collection, multi-route injections, & behavioral & metabolic phenotyping; image processing using advanced platforms (Prism, R, & ImageJ/Fiji); & working in clin trials; 6 mo exp w/: performing sequencing data analysis; & working on multi-disciplinary research team in matrix/elastin biology. Send resume to [e-mail] ."The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"