Research Lab Manager

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).