Research Lab Manager BWH Neurology - Boston, United States - Partners , Inc.

Description

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The Khoshkhoo Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School is seeking a highly motivated lab manager to join our efforts to understand the genetic and cellular mechanisms of epilepsy.

Our long-term objective is to uncover new genetic mechanisms for focal epilepsies, devise new iPSC-based and animal models to study the cellular mechanisms of epileptogenesis, and to identify and test new drug targets for drug-resistant epilepsy.

We are searching for a motivated Lab Manager with wet-lab experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for science.

The Lab Manager will be responsible for directing lab operations, which includes onboarding/offboarding and training of research staff, inventory management and ordering, financial oversight, and safety/compliance/ethics.

The Lab Manager will also be responsible for organizing/maintaining shared laboratory resources including common reagents, protocols, mouse and cell lines, tissue samples, and equipment.

These operational responsibilities are likely to occupy ~60% of the Lab Manager's time and will be supported by a collaborative team that includes Dr.

Khoshkhoo, a shared administrative assistant, research assistants/coordinators, and students/post-docs.

In addition to lab operations, ~40% of the Lab Manager's time will be dedicated to research and helping to co-author manuscripts/patents in collaboration with postdoctoral fellows, students, and research assistants within the lab.

There will be opportunities to take the lead on certain projects with significant potential for scientific advancement.
Qualifications:


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the coordination of all regulatory, compliance, record keeping, and safety activities for the lab.
• Supervises operation of the laboratory, including supply inventory/ordering, interfacing with vendors, and overseeing the efficient use of grant funds.
• Oversees onboarding/offboarding, orientation, and training, and ensuring that we are friendly neighbors to nearby labs.
• Laboratory space organization and management
• Maintenance and record keeping of shared lab reagents including plasmids, chemicals, viruses, antibodies, freezers, mouse lines, and their import/export from/to other groups.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and service contracts.
• Oversee the collection, shipping, organization, and proper storage of human tissue samples for research and associated consent forms.
• Direct space management of lab's mouse colony and ensure lab compliance with colony management.
• Assist with editing grants, manuscripts, presentations, and protocols.
• Conduct experiments to advance research projects and maintain detailed records. Review literature on an ongoing basis.
• Reports on lab management and research progress at regular meetings with Dr. Khoshkhoo.
• Contribute to scientific literature and publication/patenting of findings as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supervising lab personnel including hiring, evaluating, and disciplining. Will orient and train new staff members. The lab manager is responsible for the ongoing supervision of lab personnel, in conjunction with the PI.


QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS required.
Motivated, passionate about organization, team building, and process improvement.
Computational proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Google Docs/sheets.
Minimum of 3 years of research work experience.
Experience handling mice and experience with molecular biology/gene editing strongly preferred.
Prior supervisory/management experience preferred but not required.


SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations.
• Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research

3. projects.

• Must have aptitude for technical problem solving.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.
• Ability to objectively communicate feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
• Analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
• Must possess aptitude for budget management.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Comfortable working with mice.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and cloning.

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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