The Wang Lab in the department of diagnostic and biological sciences is seeking a part-time 45% effort Research Lab Manager to lead all aspects of the daily operations within the lab.

Job duties:

* Assist with research projects. (60%)

* Assist in designing research projects.
* Independently plan and perform complex, multi-step experimental analyses.
* Perform experiments and analyze results.
* Provide presentations reporting data and scientific findings.

* Lab management, including inventory management. (40%)

* Lab sample sorting, and manage lab chemical records, etc.
* Prepare labs by purchasing appropriate equipment and supplies.
* General support of and assistance with lab group operations. This includes lab common reagent/buffer preparation, sterilization, meeting scheduling, data analysis, new lab member orientation etc.
* Oversee the use of laboratory equipment, training personnel/volunteers and maintaining equipment as needed.
* Maintain records of data per protocol requirements
* Attend lab meetings for all labs
* Troubleshoot lab and technology issues

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required qualifications:

* BS/BA and at least one year of related experience managing a lab, or combination of education and work experience to equal five years.

Preferred qualifications:

* At least five years' experience working in a research lab

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