Senior Research Specialist

Tulane group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee the MacLean laboratories, coordinating day-to-day operations and managing research projects led by Dr. Andrew MacLean.

You will schedule experiments, maintain inventory, and purchase supplies and reagents while keeping detailed records across multiple projects.

Maintaining compliance with biosafety and environmental safety regulations is essential, and experience with NIH grant paperwork is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, tissue culture, or flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the MacLean laboratories.
• Schedule research experiments and maintain project records.
• Purchase supplies and maintain inventory; ensure biosafety compliance.

Skills

Immunohistochemistry

In situ hybridization

Tissue culture

Flow cytometry

Communication skills

Purchasing supplies

Lab maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

6+ years laboratory experience

Biological sciences degree preferred

Job description

Manage day-to-day operations of the MacLean laboratories. Process and manage all aspects of the research projects conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew MacLean. Schedule research experiments, maintain inventory, and purchase supplies and reagents for laboratories. Plan and maintain various records for multiple projects and tasks.
Maintain the lab according to biosafety and environmental safety regulations and rules.

Responsibilities

• Experience with experimental procedures (i.e., immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, tissue culture, and flow cytometry).
• Previous experience with purchasing supplies and maintaining a laboratory.
• Strong communication skills required. Ability to work well with others.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree
• At least 6 years of laboratory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with paperwork requirements associated with NIH-funded grants and contract studies is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in a biological science (biology, microbiology, molecular biology).

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