Laboratory Manager- Chouchani Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Nov 19, 2024
Primary Work Address: 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA, 02115 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account. We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join the Chouchani lab at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. We tend to think of metabolites as simple building blocks and fuel for biological processes. But many metabolites appear to play crucial roles in regulating living systems. This concept of metabolite signaling remains poorly understood at the biochemical level, and we still do not understand how most metabolite signals work. Edward Chouchani's lab is developing new technologies to better understand the rules of the language of core metabolite signals. The hope is that by understanding how nature uses metabolism to regulate biological systems, we will have new opportunities for treating human disease. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting https://chouchanilab.dana-farber.org/ About the Laboratory Manager role: You will work both independently and collaboratively, are encouraged to demonstrate initiative, and exercise good judgment to prioritize and accomplish multiple responsibilities. You are an adaptable, congenial person who is excited to work collaboratively with a diverse group, serve as the liaison between the lab, HHMI and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and manage the responsibilities of this role with a high level of attention to detail, proactiveness, warmth, and poise. This is a critical role where you will serve as a trusted leader of day-to-day lab operations. What we provide: An exciting environment with the chance to help discover tomorrow's new targets and therapeutics. An environment to advance your career and build your network through collaborations and coworking. Opportunity to work in a diverse and encouraging research environment. Opportunity to engage with the vibrant scientific community (including many talks and events) in Dana Farber's Cancer Biology Department, Harvard Medical Schools Cell Biology Department and the Boston scientific community at large. Exposure to and training in a wide variety of research techniques including cutting-edge mass spectrometry methods, biochemistry, chemical biology, cell biology, and in vivoexperiments. Successful projects in which the candidate participates may lead to authorship on scientific publications. The opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and work collaboratively as part of a team. What you'll do: Manage day-to-day activities within the laboratory to keep everything running efficiently including operation of essential equipment, coordinating repairs, maintaining adequate stock of supplies, coordinating with account manager for budgeting, and other operational tasks. Serve as the primary liaison and "go-to person" between the lab, HHMI, and host institution administrative offices on issues such as annual renewals, space management, fixed asset inventories, purchasing and use of host accounts. Maintain and update laboratory guidelines, procedures, and documentation through a lens of continuous process improvement. Manage lab organization, meeting schedules, and coordinate general lab operations. Set up breeding cages, and perform animal tagging, genotyping, and weaning. Will manage mouse protocol submissions. Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new lab team members. What you bring: A bachelor's degree in sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Three or more years of lab experience including at least one year of supervisory experience. Strong digital literacy with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior mouse/animal experience or lab handling is preferred, but we are willing to train. #LI-LL1 Physical Requirements: Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. Please Note: This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compensation and Benefits Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. Compensation Range $78,320.00 (minimum) - $97,900.00 (midpoint) - $127,270.00 (maximum) Pay Type: Annual HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range. HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer