Job Description

Job Summary
The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for a highly motivated Research Supervisor to join the VanEpps Lab. Our research focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of life threatening infection with special emphasis on medical device infections. Our work is highly team oriented and involves collaborations with laboratories in the Medical School, Dental School, Pharmacology, and College of Engineering. Our work includes in vitro, in vivo small and large animal, and clinical research. Projects in the laboratory involve biosafety level 2 work with bacterial pathogens, molecular biology, microscopy, handling of small and large laboratory animals, and human specimens. The applicant will work closely with the PI and oversee research staff in an established laboratory at NCRC as well as the University Hospital for data collection.

Responsibilities*
Laboratory experiments will include the following oversight: Maintaining and documenting lab safety, general lab maintenance, autoclaving, preparation of stock solutions and sterile instruments, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, running molecular assays (PCR, microscopy, etc), and collecting data from animals and human patients. Maintain custom, sensitive laboratory equipment troubleshooting/problems solving as needed. Participation in lab meetings, data presentation, and manuscript prepartion are expected. Laboratory supervision in a team setting where there are dynamic changes in project level responsibilities, be able to communicate well, and keep clear records in both paper and electronic forms. Supervision includes overseeing vacation requests, approving time, duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees, setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work, planning and directing their work. Specific skills that are necessary also include ability to input and analyze data using common software programs. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree and past employment or work experience for no less than 5 years working with biosafety level 2 lab that includes cell culture, bacterial culture, RNA isolation, PCR, and working with nanomaterial.
Prior experience overseeing students and managing day to day lab functions required.
Excellent data management and analytic skills.
Desired Qualifications*
Master's degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemisty, biology, chemistry, engineering or related scientific degree and 7 years of experience in a research laboratory with ongoing animal research.
Previous experience with mammalian cell culture, bacterial culture, RNA isolation, PCR, lab animals, patient data collection, and microscopy.
The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, data management, analytical, time management skills, and strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.