Lab Manager

3 days ago

Bethesda, United States National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Full time

LAB MANAGER & TECHNICIAN


The Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Imaging, led by Dr. Justin Taraska, Ph.D., in the Biochemistry and Biophysics Center, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute is seeking a skilled and motivated Lab Manager & Technician to join our dynamic research team. This dual-role position requires a background in laboratory management, microscopy, and biochemistry. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth lab operations, maintain cutting-edge imaging and microscopy facilities, and contribute to ongoing research projects.


PRIMARY DUTIES


Lab Management

  • Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and research standards.
  • Manage and procure lab supplies, maintain equipment, supplies, and chemical inventory.
  • Train and supervise staff, students, and visiting researchers on lab protocols and instrument use.
  • Develop and ensure laboratory safety policies and risk assessments.
  • Maintain detailed digital records of laboratory activities.
  • Participate in lab meetings.
  • Ensure laboratory space management and organization.


Technical Expertise

  • Operate and maintain electron microscopy and advanced imaging systems, including routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration.
  • Prepare biological samples for electron microscopy and other imaging techniques.
  • Optimize imaging protocols to achieve high-quality results and implement new methodologies.
  • Develop and support biochemistry experiments, including protein purification, enzyme assays, and molecular biology techniques.
  • Support mammalian and bacterial cell culture work.


Research Support

  • Collaborate with researchers to design and execute experiments.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in microscopy, imaging, and biochemistry applications.
  • Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, reviews, and grant application.


REQUIREMENTS


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience in lab management.


Technical Skills

  • Expertise in operating and maintaining electron microscopes and imaging equipment (e.g., TEM, high vacuum coating systems, fluorescence microscopy).
  • Proficiency in sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy.
  • Experience with biochemistry methods such as DNA cloning, protein preparation, western blotting, and gel electrophoresis.


Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to a dynamic research environment.


DETAILS

The role is located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland and is bus/bicycle/metro accessible. Some additional details are:


  • Employment type: contract (Twelve (12) months from start date, with potential for extension with satisfactory performance)
  • A collaborative, supportive, and innovative research environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.


HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest to Justin.Taraska@nih.gov. Applications will be accepted through January 17th, 2025. Please title the email (Lab Manager Position).


We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and non-binary, people living with disabilities, and people from marginalized communities. We are happy to talk further about steps we’ve taken to integrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion values into our workplace.

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