Research Lab Manager - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Transit benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a highly independent Research Laboratory Manager for the Albanus Lab in Neurology. You will oversee operations, personnel, budgeting, and compliance while enabling state-of-the-art multi-omic library generation from human and mouse brain tissues.

The role requires leadership in lab management, grant support, and coordination of NIH-funded research activities, with emphasis on quality, timelines and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 5 years of Research Laboratory Operations experience.
• No specific certification or professional license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and evaluate research procedures with the PI.
• Support grant applications, NIH progress reports and manuscripts.
• Develop and implement lab policies; provide direction to staff.
• Hire, train and evaluate laboratory personnel.
• Oversee HR, budgets, facilities, purchasing and timelines for NIH projects.
• Research and implement new methods to maintain quality and standards.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Cell Cultures

Communication

Functional Genomics

Library Preparation

Mouse Models

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Tissue Analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking an outstanding, highly independent applicant to join the lab as a Research Laboratory Manager, overseeing and managing operations and personnel. The position is responsible for enabling the lab to generate state-of-the-art multi-omic libraries (single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics, etc.) from precious human and mouse brain tissue samples to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine. Performs, oversees and coordinates research projects. Oversees entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operation, regulatory compliance and interaction with other laboratories.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
• Supports the preparation, submission, and management of grant applications, NIH progress reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and other research-related documents to ensure compliance with NIH policies, institutional regulations, and sponsor reporting requirements.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
• Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials, equipment, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for NIH-funded and other externally sponsored research projects.
• Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Working Conditions

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Research Laboratory Operations (5 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Cell Cultures, Communication, Functional Genomics, Library Preparation, Mouse Models, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Tissue Analysis

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.