LAB MANAGER (DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY)

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Posted Job Title

Lab Manager (Department of Neurology)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project C

Job Description Summary

The Dowling Lab focuses on childhood muscle diseases, particularly muscle disorders that present in infancy, including congenital myopathies and congenital muscular dystrophies. Using a combinatorial approach that includes new gene discovery, model organism development, viral and non-viral gene therapies, and both targeted and large scale screening drug discovery approaches, the Dowling lab is dedicated to uncovering disease mechanisms and advancing therapy development.

Job Description

We are seeking a lab manager as a valuable addition to our dynamic team. The Lab Manager will oversee the daily operations of the research program including bench lab oversight and experimental design, animal colony management and general laboratory administration. The selected individual will have extensive experience with mouse handling and procedures, such as injections and necropsy, and familiarity with the institutional safety guidelines for laboratory and animal research and protocol development. They will also have molecular biology competence including western blot, qPCR and immunostaining, and cell culture expertise. They will be expected to manage and train lab staff, track inventory and oversee grant expenditures for compliance. They will also be responsible for creating figures and performing statistical analyses on per project basis, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals. Additional responsibilities include detailed and organized record keeping, writing, presenting research results and implementing laboratory policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Postgraduate degree in a related field, with minimum of 5 years experience with lab management, training and overseeing research compliance, including institutional review board (IRB) and institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) protocols and submissions.
• Strong organization and time management skills, proven ability to manage laboratory inventory to support ongoing research activities.
• Hands-on experience with mouse handling, colony management, and in vivo procedures.
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques, including Western blot, qPCR, immunostaining, and immunoassays.
• Strong background in cell culture and imaging techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses and data visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to manuscripts and grant proposal preparation and generate publication-ready figures.
• Experience in training and supervising lab personnel, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

74,476.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and

the pay range assigned to the job profile.

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Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

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Salary : $74,476 - $120,000