Lab Manager & Research Specialist II – Environmental Health

001 University of Rochester; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated lab manager to lead the Susiarjo laboratory’s activities, supervise staff, and oversee experiments that study gene-environment interactions during pregnancy. You will train personnel, analyze data, and help ensure safety and recordkeeping standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; a Master’s degree or equivalent combination is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years related research assistance experience.
• Master's degree and tissue culture/animal handling experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab activities and plan experiments with staff.
• Train personnel in animal care and standard lab practices.
• Analyze data and prepare summaries with tables/figures.
• Assist with grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Maintain detailed daily records and SOP adherence.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal and safety compliance.

Skills

Lab management

Animal handling

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Pyrosequencer

Illumina sequencing

Laboratory equipment

Job description

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated lab manager to lead the Susiarjo laboratory’s activities, supervise staff, and oversee experiments that study gene-environment interactions during pregnancy. You will train personnel, analyze data, and help ensure safety and recordkeeping standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; a Master’s degree or equivalent combination is preferred.