Laboratory Manager

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7115940 (Ref.No. 13808-en_US)
Posted: November 12, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The St-Pierre Lab (www.stpierrelab.com; Twitter: @StPierreLab) develops fluorescent biosensors and light-gated channels to image and control neural activity, respectively. For example, see our recent publication in Cell for an exciting new voltage indicator for recording electrical dynamics in awake behaving mice (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2022.07.013). With our lab growing to 14 individuals, we are looking for a motivated, organized, and resourceful lab manager. The mission of the lab manager will be to ensure the smooth operation of the lab. A fraction of the lab manager's time may be to assist on research projects. Will be able to learn new skills and be part of an enjoyable workplace.

Job Duties

Order reagents and capital equipment
Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs
Reconcile purchases from credit cards and travel expenses
Coordinate Material Transfer Agreements and disseminate constructs to other labs
Manage our Recombinant DNA and Animal Protocols
Prepare aliquots of commonly used reagents
Train new lab members
Assist selected research projects

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
Five years of relevant experience, with prior supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and three years' experience will also be considered
At least one year of lab management experience

Other

Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least one reference who can attest to your accomplishments and potential as a lab manager.

If desired, you may also include a short cover letter or paragraph explaining your interest in the position.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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