Research Lab Manager - Molecular Biology & Virology

Montana State University; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Evans Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology seeks a Research Lab Manager to conduct experiments and oversee lab operations, including cloning, cell culture and mouse-model work, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will maintain lab inventories, train new members, develop protocols, and contribute to project goals through independent work and collaboration. A Master’s degree is required with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in a science field is required.
• Prior research-based laboratory experience required, preferentially in molecular biology or microbiology techniques including cloning, cell culture, protein analysis, and/or RNA analysis.
• Excellent time management, organizational and record-keeping skills.
• The successful applicant should demonstrate the ability to implement molecular biology and microbiology protocols, and to work independently to meet deadlines with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and experimentation related to the lab’s goals, including cloning, cell culture, work with mouse models, immunohistochemistry, protein analysis, RNA analysis, and sequence analysis.
• Manage and document lab materials, lab safety protocols, inventories, etc. Ensure lab facilities are in compliance with lab safety regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Order and restock materials necessary for research activities.
• Train and oversee new lab members and students in laboratory techniques, experimentation, and safety.
• Refine, implement, and/or develop protocols and techniques related to the research as needed.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Cloning

RNA analysis

Protein analysis

Immunohistochemistry

Mouse models

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in science

Job description

Montana State University’s Evans Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology seeks a Research Lab Manager to conduct experiments and oversee lab operations, including cloning, cell culture and mouse-model work, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will maintain lab inventories, train new members, develop protocols, and contribute to project goals through independent work and collaboration. A Master’s degree is required with relevant experience.