Laboratory Manager

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

60d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Section of Genetic Medicine continues to shape the future of personalized medicine with successful research programs focused on the quantitative genetic and genomic science. The Section provides extremely valuable collaborations with investigators in the Department of Medicine who are seeking to develop new and more powerful ways to identify genetic risk factors for common, complex disorders with almost immediate clinical application. The Section of Genetic Medicine conducts impactful investigations focused on quantitative genetics, systems biology and genomics, bioinformatics and computational biology. We are looking for a self-motivated, research focused individual to join the Barreiro lab as the Laboratory Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Barreiro lab study the genetic and epigenetic basis of inter-individual variation in immune responses and susceptibility to disease. As Lab Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the wet lab, a knowledge resource, and the key to keeping the lab running smoothly. Our lab collaborates with many other research/medical labs and this position is typically the point of contact for our collaborators.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
• Previous lab management experience.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and ensure laboratory compliance to the human subjects (IRB), biosafety (IBC), and animal usage (IACUC) protocols.
• General laboratory responsibilities including ensuring adherence to safe laboratory practices, proper upkeep of the laboratory environment and equipment, participation in laboratory meetings and functions.
• Provide logistical support for the smooth running of the lab including ordering, organization, and stocking.
• Provide administrative support to the principal investigator and to the laboratory for mailing/shipping, organizing events, other tasks as required.
• Perform experiments to characterize the genetic basis of inter-individual variation in immune responses to infectious agents.
• Generation of induced pluripotent stem cells, (iPSCs), the derivation of iPSCs into macrophages, the infection of iPSC-derived macrophages with level 2 infectious agents (e.g., Salmonella and flu viruses), and the generation of RNA-seq and ATAC-seq libraries from non-infected and infected cells.
• Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
• Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees