Senior Research Lab Manager — Neurodevelopment & Autism

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

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