Project ManagerLab Manager

Department: Institute of Molecular Biology
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

October 15 2025; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a letter of application a current CV and contact information for three professional addition please answer the following questions:

Department Summary

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute that reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation. We have 18 labs and approximately 150 employees including 45 graduate students who train in our labs. We have an administrative structure which includes accounting purchasing personnel PI support building management and three service centers. Our annual budget is about $9.5 million primarily from federal research and training grants.

Position Summary

The research assistant will be responsible for managing a research project and laboratory as well as conducting original research both independently and in teams on microbiome assembly and function in zebrafish. As project manager this person will perform duties to support the research operations of a large-scale project and as a laboratory manager will support laboratory operations including organizing research meetings coordinating personnel training ordering supplies managing data storage and record keeping and maintaining equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Biology or related field.
Experience with one of the following: molecular biology microbiology or animal research.

Professional Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively while working with members of a large research team with diverse scientific backgrounds.
Excellent organization skills for budget management equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of operations of a molecular biology laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with zebrafish research.
Experience with bacterial genetics.
Experience with protein biochemistry.
Experience with bioinformatics.

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