Research Lab Manager Auditory Neuroscience

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Job Summary

Summary
Performs a variety of research and research administration activities in direct support of the Departments research faculty and programs. Responsible for managing the lab personnel and the overall functioning of the research operation. Serves as a front-line resource for researchers in the Department acting as liaison to internal administrative units and external sponsors on matters relating to research programs.

Does this position require Patient Care
No

Essential Functions
-Supervises the operations of the lab.

-Oversees use of laboratory funds supply inventory and staff activities.

-Coordinates all regulatory and compliance activities.

-Contributes to scientific literature and may present the data at meetings.

-Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.

-Serve as the Lab safety officer.

EducationBachelors Degree Related Field of Study requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeYesLicenses and CredentialsExperienceExperience in an academic or laboratory research setting 3-5 years requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Ability to make independent decisions. - Aptitude for technical problem solving. - Ability to effectively supervise others. - Excellent Organizational skills. - Must possess strong budget and management skills. - Excellent judgement and ability to interpret information.

Lab Manager Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lab Manager to join our neuroscience research laboratory at Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School. Our laboratory studies the neural circuits and mechanisms that underlie sensory processing learning and plasticity. We use a combination of advanced imaging electrophysiology molecular and anatomical approaches and behavior in mice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the center of a highly collaborative and active research environment. The Lab Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator and a team of postdoctoral fellows graduate students research assistants and collaborators to support both the scientific and day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating day-to-day laboratory operations and helping manage experimental workflows across ongoing federally funded research projects
• Working closely with the PI and research team to coordinate project needs timelines resources and priorities
• Anticipating laboratory and project needs troubleshooting logistical challenges and helping ensure continuity and progress across research activities
• Assisting our laboratorys colony manager with multiple transgenic mouse lines including breeding genotyping record keeping and coordination of animals for experiments
• Maintaining laboratory supplies equipment protocols and shared research resources
• Helping train and support new laboratory members in established techniques and laboratory practices
• Supporting wet-lab and experimental procedures as needed which may include mouse surgeries histology tissue processing immunohistochemistry microscopy anatomical tracing and image analysis

Qualifications

A bachelors degree is rquired. A bachelors degree in neuroscience biology or a related scientific field is strongly preferred. We are particularly interested in candidates with prior experience as a laboratory manager research project manager or in a similar role coordinating biomedical research. Several years of research experience and experience working with mice are preferred. Familiarity with mouse colony management genotyping histology microscopy or related wet-lab techniques is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate is highly responsible organized proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a busy research environment. This is an opportunity to take on a central role in a collaborative neuroscience laboratory helping a team of scientists uncover how neural circuits enable the brain to adapt to experience.

Onsite

243-245 Charles Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78936.00 - $128928.80/Annual

Grade

8

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