Lab Manager - Chicago, United States - Taleo BE
Description
DepartmentBSD PAT Raman Lab
About the Department
The Pathology Department at the University of Chicago is an interdisciplinary department that studies the pathogenesis of disease across different disease types.
Job Summary
The Lab Manager will assist Dr. Raman in (i) executing projects, (ii) overseeing projects at the discretion of Dr. Raman, (iii) managing lab ordering, (iv) managing lab maintenance, (v) managing lab chores to be executed by the lab. This position is the primary executor of certain projects at the discretion of Dr. Raman and engage in activities typical of graduate students in the laboratory.
As the science is dynamic, this position is expected to be the primary contact point for vendors of emerging technologies, learn the emerging technologies in the lab and keep a detailed lab notebook regarding said technologies, teach these technologies to members of the lab who join, and understand that the nature of these technologies will be variable over the tenure of their position.
Finally, the Lab Manager will serve as the main contact for budgetary issues and maintaining/balancing the Raman Lab budget.Responsibilities
Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or researchrelated duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Takes responsibility for the following nonlaboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higherlevel skills and knowledge.
Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work
Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 25 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience:
3+ years of relevant work experience.
Previous experience with microbial ecology, microbial genomics, microbiome engineering, liquid handling robot experience preferably with the Dispendix brand, spatial transcriptomics, singlecell transcriptomics, data analysis, lab management, linear algebra, differential geometry, information theory, understanding of Turing machines, the creation of latent spaces, and wetlab techniques.
Working Conditions
Lab environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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