Senior Lab Manager & Animal Research Biologist

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP SOLUTIONS INC is seeking a Laboratory Manager and Research Biologist to oversee lab management and conduct vital research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes seamless lab operations while ensuring compliance and scientific advancement.

Key responsibilities include managing a diverse range of animal testing protocols and supervising lab personnel. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess expertise in animal care and advanced tissue culture techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Neuroscience is required.
• Experience with advanced Microsoft Excel functions and GraphPad Prism is essential.
• Skilled in operating confocal microscopes and performing tissue culture is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate animal care and enrichment activities for research.
• Conduct various behavioral tests on animals, including T-maze and conditioned place preference.
• Manage and breed animal colonies while maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Adobe Acrobat Professional

GraphPad Prism

Fluorescent microscope operation

Tissue sectioning

Sterile tissue culture techniques

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or Neuroscience

Tools

Confocal microscopes

Histological staining tools

Animal breeding records management tools

Job description

GAP SOLUTIONS INC is seeking a Laboratory Manager and Research Biologist to oversee lab management and conduct vital research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes seamless lab operations while ensuring compliance and scientific advancement.

Key responsibilities include managing a diverse range of animal testing protocols and supervising lab personnel. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess expertise in animal care and advanced tissue culture techniques.