CIMR Lab Manager/ School of Medicine Neurology

6 months ago

Richmond, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Summary:

To join an active research laboratory in Neurology and to participate in a genetic nerve and
muscle disorders program. This translational group is focused on understanding the molecular pathogenesis of the
muscular dystrophies, development of therapies for these conditions, and developing biomarkers for use in clinical
trials. This position would focus on laboratory work that would promote these goals through cellular models,
sequencing of patient samples, and analysis of therapeutic compounds.

Core Responsibilities

o (35%): Laboratory Oversight
o : Oversee lab operations ensuring adherence to all safety standards and regulations.
o : Project planning and tracking as required to meet deliverables and milestones within
agreed upon timelines. This includes delegating project work/task to lab staff.
o : Participate in staff management including regular check in meetings as well as annual
performance reviews.
o : Serve as main point of contact to CIMR faculty with regard to all laboratory activities

o (35%): Project Implementation
o : Develop scope of work
o : Implement and conduct the project in the lab
o : Assist in data analysis
o : Provide input in designing subsequent experimental methodologies

o (20%): Bench Work with cellular models on the muscular dystrophies, including
developing myoblast lines, culturing and differentiating iPSCs and maintaining neuronal cultures
o : Perform PCR analyses for RNA splicing events
o : Prepare DNA and RNA for sequencing platforms
o : Prepare cell cultures and other tissue preparations for immunohistochemistry
o : Isolate RNA and DNA for sequencing across various projects
o : Prepare culture media
o : Prepare other standard laboratory reagents

o (10%): Lab Training
o : Training of lab techs, graduate and undergraduate students as needed in basic laboratory
practices and techniques

Essential Qualifications

• BS in Science
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory
• Experience with cellular models, processing samples, sequencing
• Experience working independently in a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment
or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in applicable field
• Experience with cell culture, PCR and protein analysis
• Experience with laboratory training or education
• Experience with a team science approach
• Experience with mouse models and pre-clinical workflows

Open Until Filled

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

University Job Code: Lab Manager 1-3 (32301-3)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here:

VCU is committed to hiring veterans VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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