Lab Manager - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Department

BSD MED - Gastroenterology

About the Department

The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology at The University of Chicago is consistently ranked among the best specialty nationally by U.S News and World Report.

With nearly 30 specialists on staff, our program plays a leading role in the understanding of digestive diseases and in developing innovative and successful treatments for patients.

Since forming the nation's first full-time department of gastroenterology in 1927, our physicians have continually improved treatments for digestive tract and related disorders by combining medical research, education, and patient care at the highest level.

Job Summary

The Section of Gastroenterology is looking for an experienced Lab Manager with a strong background in microbiology to join our interdisciplinary team to maintain laboratory function.

The Cheng lab is seeking a highly motivated laboratory technician to build gut microbial communities from scratch.

Our laboratory's ultimate goal is to understand and unlock the tremendous promise of the microbiome for treatment of human disease.

As our Lab Manager you will be our chief operating officer.

You will create and update lab biosafety and animal protocols, purchase and repair laboratory equipment, order supplies and maintaining our ordering database.

Additional duties could include culture and cryopreservation of anaerobic microbes, metagenomic sequencing, helping to design and perform experiments with synthetic microbial communities.

You will be joining an inclusive and supportive group whose mission is to advance both the science and team

Responsibilities:

Perform Lab maintenance: ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, clean up.
Create and update lab biosafety and animal protocols.
Purchase laboratory equipment and coordinate equipment repairs.
Culture fastidious anaerobic microbes.
Assist with animal experimentation, including gnotobiotic and specific pathogen free mouse lines.
Record findings/results.
Maintain laboratory notebook.
Help with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, clean up.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Experience:

Relevant research experience.
Lab management experience.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods relevant to the lab (using pH meter, scales, cell culture, working with microbial cultures, animal experimentation, DNA/ RNA/protein extractions, PCR, etc.).
Analytical skills.
Problemsolving skills.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
Effective timemanagement skills.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)

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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