Research Lab Manager

Posted: Thursday, 24 April 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/24/2025 19:15:19
Indexed on: 04/24/2025 19:15:19

Location: Wilmington, DE, 19803, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Nemours is hiring!

Description:

Nemours is seeking a Research Lab Manager to join our team in Wilmington, DE.

The Biobank & Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP) Lab Manager is responsible to work with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator/Laboratory Director, Research Scientist and or Program Manager.

Primary Functions:
  • Independently oversees and performs laboratory experiments and procedures in support of BMAP lab goals (e.g., biorepository, cell/tissue culture, molecular biology technologies genomic technologies, etc.).
  • Must have understanding and proficiency with molecular biology and genomics-based applications including, general molecular biology techniques including RT-qPCR, PCR, nucleic acid extraction, QC and quantitation of nucleic acids (Nanodrop, Qubit, Tape Station), and NGS library preparation methods.
  • Implement, establish, and maintain robust quality control, laboratory policies, and SOP's including those pertaining to regulatory agencies such as CAP.
  • Supervises lab personnel and serves as the primary contact for the laboratory.
  • Manages the training of temporary and permanent lab personnel in lab techniques.
  • Ensures safety requirements are met and serves as the emergency contact for the laboratory.
  • Ensures viability of materials, reagents, and specimens. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data as needed.
  • Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting.
  • Participates and presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts and/or grant proposals with BMAP leadership as required. Builds and fosters professional relationships including other departments enterprise wide.

  • Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science degree required; Master's degree preferred
    • Minimum 5 years significant laboratory experience required; Master of Science Degree can substitute/count for 2 years experience (i.e. 3 years of significant laboratory experience required if hold a Master of Science Degree)
    • Must have understanding and proficiency with molecular biology and genomics-based applications including, general molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR, PCR, nucleic acid extraction, QC and quantitation of nucleic acids (Nanodrop, Qubit, Tapestation), and NGS library preparation methods (RNASeq, 16S, WES).

    Responsibilities:

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

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    Benefits:

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