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Lab Manager (Researcher 4 -Life Sciences - Multidiscipline)

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2d ago

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years relevant laboratory work experience or a Master’s Degree in biological sciences with 2 years post-graduate work experience
Experience with flow cytometry, histopathology, and tissue culture
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work with animal models
Computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office, and ability to learn new software

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a laboratory manager
Human subjects research experience
Prior peripheral blood work
Knowledgeable in the field of immunology and/or neuroscience
Experience in an academic setting
Experience with manuscript or grant preparation
Ability to work with a high level of independence

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Minnesota is looking to hire a full-time Lab Manager (Researcher 4- Multidiscipline Life Sciences). Dr. Lindsey Sloan has a translational laboratory in the Masonic Cancer Center Discovery Labs as a member of the University of Minnesota Brain Tumor Program. Her laboratory is focused on understanding the effects of radiation on cancer immunology in primary brain tumors. This job posting is for a lab manager position.

Hourly Compensation Range: $33.00 - $43.00

Responsibilities:

60%: Design, perform, and analyze experiments

Ex vivo/in vitro/histopathological experiments relating to cancer immunology, including longitudinal translational studies involving primary human cells
Record detailed observations about experiments
Maintain and develop standard laboratory protocols
Coordination of longitudinal human biosample studies
Contribute to manuscript preparation and progress reports

30%: General Lab Management, Maintenance, and Inventory Management

Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and logbooks
Providing and enforcing standard operating procedures
Monitor and maintain machines
Ensure samples are received and stored properly
Ensure all waste is removed according to regulations
Ensure compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures
Training of other scientists, technicians, students, and support personnel
Responsible for lab supply ordering, and lab organization and cleaning

10%: Administration

Review literature searches on relevant topics to the laboratory
Prepare and present on topics related to the laboratory
Corresponding with PIs and other outside laboratories, corresponding and meeting with other University laboratory personnel on joint projects, corresponding with accountants and other university resources regarding projects and personnel
Assist with drafting contract/grant proposals including researching methods, literature searches, formatting, compiling multiple input into draft documents, drafting budgets, obtaining appropriate quotes, finalizing details, sending materials, and corresponding with accountants, SPA, and other entities involved in grant submission

Additional Duties:

Other duties as assigned

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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