Lab Manager

Georgetown University • Vinalhaven, ME

3d • $44,022 - $73,407 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Manager to join the DeMarco Laboratory in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University, where we conduct NIH-funded studies exploring language and cognition in the brain, its breakdown after damage, and its recovery. This includes administering standardized and experimental tests to participants with aphasia or healthy individuals; recruiting, screening and consenting new participants; scoring research assessments; participating in outreach activities; contributing to meetings focused on participant issues, scoring, and participant case reports. The Lab Manager may also develop novel testing and scoring protocols when necessary, and will have opportunities to analyze data, present findings at conferences, and write manuscripts. The Lab Manager will also be responsible for the day-to-day research operations of the lab, including managing IRB protocols, overseeing undergraduate research assistants, organizing lab meetings, and fulfilling other research administrative needs of the lab.In the broader context of the DeMarco Lab, the Lab Manager plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between individual research projects and the collective vision of our lab. The Lab Manager reports directly to Dr. DeMarco.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of practical experience in a neuroscience or related research laboratory setting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in standard laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, understanding of research protocol adherence, and familiarity with basic data management software.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Neuroscience or a related field.
• 3-5 years of practical experience in a neuroscience lab, with a focus on aphasia research specifically.
• Advanced skills in neuroimaging techniques, data analysis software (e.g. MATLAB, Python), and laboratory database management.
• Certifications in advanced lab techniques, lab safety training, or other relevant areas that demonstrate a deeper expertise in the field.

Responsibilities

• Administering standardized and experimental tests to participants with aphasia or healthy individuals
• Recruiting, screening and consenting new participants
• Scoring research assessments
• Participating in outreach activities
• Contributing to meetings focused on participant issues, scoring, and participant case reports
• Developing novel testing and scoring protocols when necessary
• Analyzing data
• Presenting findings at conferences
• Writing manuscripts
• Managing IRB protocols
• Overseeing undergraduate research assistants
• Organizing lab meetings
• Fulfilling other research administrative needs of the lab

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees