Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Purpose :

The Rahbar Lab (ER Lab) is seeking a Laboratory Manager who can coordinate day-to-day lab operations, maintain lab equipment and safety protocols, and assist with research activities in the lab.

Responsibilities :

• Purchase of laboratory supplies. Equipment maintenance and cleaning of lab benches and glassware.
• Maintenance of laboratory safety manuals and other regulatory documents.
• Working with cells and maintaining cell culture, conducting in vitro experiments, and performing various biology lab techniques such as PCR, genotyping, ELISAs, and Western Blot are essential responsibilities.
• Oversee several experiments and act as a liaison between the principal investigator (PI) and both undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
• Display excellent organizational and communication skills, as they will record data for publications, presentations, and future grant submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need :

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six years of related experience

What is helpful :

Some experience with animal models.

Work Location :

Main Campus College Station, TX.

About Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is committed to solving the world’s greatest health problems through the exploration of new ideas, integrated research and education, and innovation.

It is training the next generation of industry-ready biomedical engineers, working closely with clinical and industry partners to develop and translate new technologies into clinical application or commercial products, and achieving revolutionary advancements for the future of health care.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Deferred Account (b) and a Deferred Compensation Program (b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance program release time offered to employees to promote work / life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application :

• Resume / CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor / former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy :

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.