- Manage and handle the day-to-day operational activities of the laboratory
- Participate in and facilitate staff laboratory research projects
- Successfully execute his/her own research projects
- Contribute in managing grants and laboratory budgets
- Provide mentorship for new and more junior staff
- Expertise in several of the laboratory techniques which are routinely used in the Hoyer lab, which include (not all are required, but to have expertise in several is preferred):
- Stem cell culture
- Immunofluorescence and live cell fluorescence microscopy
- Basic molecular biology techniques (pipetting, molecular cloning, PCR)
- CRISPR/Cas9 or other forms on gene editing techniques
- Western blotting
- Flow cytometry sorting and analysis
- Computational biology, interpretation of data from proteomics
- Writing of scientific publications
- The person must have at least a B.Sc. degree, however a Master's or PhD degree is preferred, in biological sciences, preferably but not necessarily in neuronal cell biology, and a good understanding of the theoretical basis for experimental procedures
- 2-5 years of biological science related experience, preferably conducting bench research
- Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficiency with statistical software such as GraphPad.
- An individual will the propensity for directing other lab members to maintain streamlined laboratory performance (ie keeping plasmid databases organized and other common materials well stocked) .
- A self-driven and hard-working individual who has a strong curiosity about basic science and its clinical application
- A highly organized multi-tasker who pays attention to detail and values research integrity
- A collegial team member with the ability to interact effectively and cordially with colleagues and collaborators
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Laboratory Manager - Grand Rapids, United States - Van Andel Institute
Description
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health.
We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a leading independent biomedical research facility, is dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies.
The Institute is home to more than 300 scientists and support staff that work in on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe.
Melissa Hoyer, Ph.D., is seeking to hire a full time Laboratory Manager to be a key part of her research team.
Dr. Hoyer's research investigates the cell biology of neurons, including how specialized pathways remove damaged or superfluous organelles.
By engineering neurons with different quality control sensors and using fluorescence microscopy, cryo-electron microscopy, flow cytometry, proteomics, and other biochemical techniques, the Hoyer lab aims to better understand how to prevent neurodegenerative diseases at the molecular level.
In this role, you would be Dr.Hoyer's right hand person in the laboratory and tasked to:
The position will require the individual to possess the following skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
About Van Andel Institute
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery.
The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies.
Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.
D. program in molecular and cellular biology.VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile.
A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community.
It's fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts.
