Research Laboratory Manager
About The Position
The Research Laboratory Manager plays a critical role in driving the success of the Trowbridge Lab’s research program. This individual will oversee daily lab operations, lead, manage and mentor research staff, work collaboratively with lab members and internal/external collaborators to execute experiments, and contribute directly to experimental design, execution, and analysis. This position requires a highly organized, collaborative, and innovative scientist and manager who can operate independently while ensuring alignment with the Principal Investigator’s research goals. The Lab Manager will serve as a key liaison across JAX teams and help ensure research projects progress efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in a research laboratory environment.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong background in mouse genetics, molecular biology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design and evaluate experiments.
- Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder.
- Proven experience mentoring and developing research staff.
- Strong data analysis, organization, and scientific writing skills.
- Experience supporting grant writing and peer-reviewed publications.
- Demonstrated effective communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily laboratory activities, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with institutional standards.
- Responsible for generating, filing, updating and amending laboratory safety plans, animal and biosafety protocols, documenting lab member trainings, and other tasks needed for compliance with institutional regulatory requirements.
- Directly manage, train and evaluate laboratory research assistants and technicians; lead in hiring, career development, and performance management of these laboratory members; provide daily and weekly schedules to align with experimental needs of laboratory members.
- Provide experimental support to lab members, internal and external collaborators. Design, troubleshoot, and execute experiments; analyze and communicate data.
- Manage mouse colony needs and experimental timelines to ensure alignment of multiple research projects.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate new methodologies into lab work.
- Assist in preparing grant applications, manuscripts, and technical reports.
- Interface with internal teams and external collaborators to keep projects on track.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
