Research Lab Manager

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

18d•$92,100 - $117,400

About The Position

The Research Lab Manager will join the Morrow laboratory, which conducts molecular neuroscience studies of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders using experimental models including mice, rats, and human induced pluripotent stem cells. The laboratory is part of the Lurie Autism Institute, jointly established by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The role is responsible for overall laboratory operations, including daily workflow, quality control, staff management and supervision, and execution of daily operations. The manager works with a research team investigating genetic and neurobiological causes of autism and related brain disorders, and conducts independent bench experiments such as PCR-based experiments, RNA preparation, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, protein biochemistry, western blotting, and stem cell tissue culture. The position also maintains transgenic mouse and rat lines, assigns supplemental experiments to other researchers, and assists the PI with laboratory data documentation and compliance applications, including IACUC and environmental health and safety materials. The manager oversees daily laboratory operations, plans lab meetings, maintains equipment, enforces laboratory safety protocols, and prepares data for grant and manuscript submissions. The role also involves project planning and direction, staff training and supervision, resource allocation and budget management, contributing to papers and grant applications, participating in site visits and lectures when appropriate, and identifying and interviewing candidates for open positions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least two years of scientifically relevant experience.
At least two years of laboratory direction or management experience.
At least one year of lead, management, or supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of a wide variety of laboratory techniques, research equipment, and research-related software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of post-doctoral fellowship experience, or at least four years of scientifically relevant experience, at least four years of laboratory direction or management experience, and at least three years of lead, management, or supervisory experience.
Previous budgeting and forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

Plan projects, perform and direct daily laboratory work, and analyze results as directed by the PI or Lab Director.
Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of services, programs, protocols, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the PI or Lab Director.
Manage, train, and supervise laboratory staff in conjunction with the Lab Director or PI.
Ensure staff adhere to and implement laboratory policies regarding procedures, protocols, objectives, and safety.
Oversee daily laboratory resource allocation and manage the budget.
Assist with and write papers and center grant applications in conjunction with the PI or Lab Director.
Participate in site visits and present lectures when appropriate.
Identify and interview candidates for open positions.
Conduct independent bench experiments, including PCR-based experiments, RNA preparations, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, protein biochemistry, western blotting, and stem cell tissue cultures.
Maintain transgenic mouse and rat lines and assign supplemental experiments to other researchers.
Assist the PI with laboratory data documentation and preparation of compliance applications, including IACUC and environmental health and safety materials.
Plan lab meetings, maintain equipment, enforce laboratory safety protocols, and prepare data for grant and manuscript submissions.