Laboratory Manager

2 months ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading groundbreaking research in neuroscience within the Laboratory of Dr. Julius Zhu.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct routine molecular cloning tasks and maintain cultured cell lines.
  • Manage a mouse colony consisting of 2-5 transgenic lines and perform basic behavioral tasks.
  • Conduct stereotaxic surgeries for viral injections and learn and analyze basic optical imaging experiments.
  • Perform basic immunohistology procedures and ensure cleanliness and organization of the laboratory space.
  • Maintain equipment in working condition and manage stock of materials, process purchases, and liaise with vendors for procurement purposes.
  • Supervise multiple lab members and oversee complex laboratory activities, ensure compliance with established practices and operational standards, and train lab members and enforce adherence to laboratory protocols.
  • Manage and coordinate research projects within the lab and provide advice on technical procedures and equipment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., neuroscience, biology, pharmacology).
  • Proven experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and animal handling.
  • Experience with behavioral tasks, stereotaxic surgeries, and immunohistology preferred.
  • Strong organizational and managerial skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, prior experience in laboratory management or supervision is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD degree in a relevant field.
  • Proven experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, and animal handling.
  • Experience with behavioral tasks, stereotaxic surgeries, and immunohistology preferred.
  • Strong organizational and managerial skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience in laboratory management or supervision is desirable.
Physical Demands

This position requires extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals, as well as keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Benefits

A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with the candidate's experience. This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

How to Apply

Please apply through Careers at UVA and search for the job posting. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV or Resume, Cover letter. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.



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