Research Lab Manager

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Lab Manager to oversee laboratory operations, manage personnel, and conduct advanced research involving cell culture and animal studies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant lab management experience, ensuring effective lab operations and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in laboratory management.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and animal studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation of research laboratories.
• Conduct personnel evaluations and manage lab staff.
• Perform molecular biology techniques and maintain lab operations.

Skills

Management

Molecular Biology

Cell Culture

Animal Studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Department: Vision Sciences

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Description

The Research Lab Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in research and experimental testing. Responsibilities include maintaining lab operations, investigating complaints regarding lab services, equipment, and capabilities, and applying comprehensive knowledge in the area of specialization. Effective management techniques are essential.

1. Manage the operation of two or more research laboratories.
2. Assign, check, and monitor lab personnel's tasks.
3. Maintain an adequate inventory of equipment, chemicals, and materials.
4. Estimate personnel needs to achieve lab and research objectives.
5. Conduct personnel evaluations, recommend hiring and termination, and perform other management functions.
6. Operate with considerable latitude for unreviewed action.
7. Review and evaluate personnel effectiveness.

Under supervision, the candidate will work with cell culture of primary and immortalized cells, and with in vivo mouse models. The role involves active animal studies, maintaining mouse colonies, breeding, and executing high-paced research studies. Additional responsibilities include isolating and culturing primary cells from human and animal tissues, performing molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blotting, genotyping, immunohistochemistry, microscopy), keeping detailed logs, general lab maintenance, ordering supplies, and managing invoices.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.