Research Lab Manager – Neurodevelopment & Autism

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Research Laboratory Manager for the Morrow laboratory, focusing on molecular neuroscience studies of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The role includes overseeing daily operations, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance across research activities, with involvement in grant preparation and manuscript data.

You will manage bench-level experiments (PCR-based, RNA prep, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, protein

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least two (2) years of scientifically relevant experience required.
• At least two (2) years of laboratory direction or management experience required.
• 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.
• At least four (4) years of laboratory direction or management experience preferred.
• At least three (3) years of lead, management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans projects, performs, and directs daily laboratory work, analyzes results as directed by PI or Lab Director.
• Supports 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 department policies regarding procedures, protocols, objectives, safety etc.
• Oversees 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.

Skills

Lab techniques

Scientific communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Research Laboratory Manager for the Morrow laboratory, focusing on molecular neuroscience studies of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The role includes overseeing daily operations, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance across research activities, with involvement in grant preparation and manuscript data.

You will manage bench-level experiments (PCR-based, RNA prep, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, protein