Research Lab Manager

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Research Laboratory Manager for the Morrow laboratory, which focuses on molecular neuroscience studies of autism and related disorders. The role includes overseeing daily operations, quality control, staff supervision, safety compliance, and bench experiments, including PCR-based work and tissue cultures.

The Laboratory Manager will manage transgenic lines, assist with grant and manuscript submissions, and coordinate lab meetings and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of scientifically relevant experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory direction or management experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of lead or supervisory experience required.
• Experience as a post-doctoral fellow preferred (2 years) or 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs daily laboratory work and analyses results as directed by PI or Lab Director.
• Supports development and evaluation of services, programs, protocols, and procedures.
• Manages, trains, and supervises laboratory staff.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and safety standards.
• Oversees budgeting and resource allocation for the lab.
• Assists with grant applications and manuscript preparation with the PI or Lab Director.
• Participates in site visits and lectures when appropriate.
• Identifies and interviews candidates for open positions.

Skills

Lab techniques

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

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A Brief Overview

Eric Morrow MD PhD is looking for a Research Lab Manager to join the Morrow laboratory which focuses on molecular neuroscience studies of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Morrow is the founding Director of the Lurie Autism Institute. The Lurie Autism Institute is a groundbreaking research institute jointly established by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine). The Morrow laboratory studies a variety of experimental models of autism, intellectual and motor disabilities, including mouse models, rat models and human induced pluripotent stem cell models.

This role is responsible for overall laboratory operations including daily workflow, quality control, management and supervision of staff and daily operation execution. The Research Laboratory Manager works as part of a research team actively investigating the genetic and neurobiological causes of autism and related brain disorders. The position conducts independent bench level experiments including, but not limited to PCR‐based experiments, RNA preparations, gel electrophoresis, quantification of DNA, protein biochemistry, western blotting and stem cell tissue cultures. The Laboratory Manager also maintains multiple transgenic mouse and rat lines, assigns supplemental experiments for other researchers, and assists the PI with the documentation of laboratory data and preparation of compliance application such as for the IACUC and environmental health safety. In addition, the Research Laboratory Manager will have the primary responsibility of managing the daily operations of the laboratory and will oversee planning of lab meetings, maintenance of equipment, ensure that laboratory safety protocols are enforced, and prepare data for grant and manuscript submissions.

What you will do

• Plans projects, performs, and directs daily laboratory work, analyzes results as directed by PI or Lab Director
• In conjunction with PI or Lab Director supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of services, programs, protocols, policies, and procedures
• Manage, train, and supervise laboratory staff, in conjunction with Lab Director or PI
• Ensures staff adheres to, maintains, and implements department policies regarding procedures, protocols, objectives, safety etc. as established by lab director or PI
• Oversees management of daily laboratory resource allocations; budget management
• Assist and write papers and center grant applications in conjunction with PI or Lab Director
• Participate in site visits and present lectures when appropriate
• Identifies and interviews candidates for open position

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of scientifically relevant experience Required and
• At least two (2) years of laboratory direction or management experience Required and
• At least one (1) year of lead, management or supervisory experience Required
• At least two (2) years of post-doctoral fellowship experience Preferred or
• At least four (4) years of scientifically relevant experience Preferred and
• At least four (4) years of laboratory direction or management experience Preferred and
• At least three (3) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Preferred and
• Previous budgeting and forecasting experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills

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SALARY RANGE:

$92,100.00 - $117,400.00 Annually

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This job is eligible for an incentive program.

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