Laboratory Manager

About the Job:
A Laboratory Manager position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Liam Chen in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota. The Chen laboratory focuses on clinical and research interests on defining cellular pathways underlying neurodegenerative disorders.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Arrangement:
* The position is expected to work primarily on-site. Your work location will be in the Lions research building.
* The Department retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required Qualifications:
* Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related field with one or more years of research training.
* Proficient in a range of advanced techniques including proteomics, genomics, and various biochemical and molecular biological assays.
* Experience with mouse handling and experiments
* Experience in genome editing techniques
* Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
* Substantial publication record
* Excellent analytical, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication both verbal and written
* Strong work ethic, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* PhD in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
* Experience as a laboratory manager
* Experience with laboratory research on mice
* Knowledgeable in the field of immunology
* Experience with neurodegenerative disorders like FTD-ALS disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
* Willingness to learn new techniques and methods

Responsibilities
70%: Design, perform, and analyze experiments
* Develop a new animal model to study the relationship between neurodegenerative disorders and periodontal diseases.
* Analyze experimental data to test hypothesis and interpret the results. Prepare and interpret results for publication and presentations.
* Interpret complex data and advise PIs and others within work unit, department, and outside investigators.

20%: General Lab Management, Maintenance, and Inventory Management
* Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and logbooks
* Provide and enforce standard operating procedures - ensure samples are received and stored properly, ensure all waste is removed according to regulations, ensure compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures
* Manage the financial and budgetary aspects of the laboratory and research projects
* Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment
* Serves as an expert resources to other lab members, technicians, and support personnel
* Responsible for lab supply ordering, and lab organization and cleaning

10% Administration
* Review literature searches on relevant topics to the laboratory and present on topics related to the laboratory
* Correspond with PIs and other outside laboratories, corresponding and meeting with other University laboratory personnel on joint projects, corresponding with accountants and other university resources regarding projects and personnel
* Assist with drafting contract/grant proposals including researching methods, literature searches, fixing formatting issues, compiling multiple people's input into one draft, drafting budgets, obtaining appropriate quotes, finalizing details, sending materials, and corresponding with accountants, SPA, and other entities involved in grant submission.

Pay Range: $77,650.50 - 93,180.60/annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

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