Laboratory Research Manager | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

HERC- Carolinas
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time

Vacancy ID : NF0008171 Position Summary / Description : The UNC Gene Therapy Center is recruiting a Laboratory Research Manager to join the laboratory of Samuel Young, PhD, Director of the Gene Therapy Center.

The successful applicant will oversee, perform and help coordinate research projects. The Lab Manager will carry out research, Dr.

Young organizes and manages the functioning of a robust laboratory environment to elucidate the molecular mechanism of neuronal circuit processing and development of gene therapy approaches for neurological disorders.

Thie employee's responsibilities will include laboratory experimentation, planning projects, performing general data analysis, preparing and presenting reports, and contributing to safety control protocols within the laboratory.

The employee will be expected to conduct complex lab testing, develop methods and procedures to be used in research protocols and experiments, and assist the Principal Investigator with grant proposals, reports, and research publications.

The Lab Manager will also oversee the entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operations, regulatory compliance, and supervision of technicians, students, and resident trainees in lab investigation.

Ideal applicants will have a background in cellular and molecular biology, and small animal experiments or confocal microscopy or immunohistochemistry or virology.

Education and Experience : Priority will be given to candidates who :

  • Possess a solid understanding of research principles, study design, laboratory processes, data collection and analysis.
  • Can manage animal colony and perform specialized procedures, tests, and refine techniques to meet research objectives.
  • Possess technical expertise and practical skill in performing experiments utilizing laboratory and in animal study practices.
  • Can utilize, repair, and operate equipment and instruments essential to the function of the laboratory with minimal supervision.
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills to assist in grant writing and proposal development.
  • Have experience supervising others in a lab setting.
  • 30+ days ago
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