We are on the lookout for an experienced Lab Manager to join our inspiring team at University of Maryland in College Park, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lab Manager is an exceptional opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, decision-making and have the right attitude for the job, then apply for the position of Lab Manager at University of Maryland today!
Skip to Main Content Lab Manager Bookmark this Posting Please see Special Instructions for more details. Interested candidates should assemble an application consisting of: i) cover letter, ii) CV, and iii) list of 3 references. The cover letter should describe the candidate's experience, interest and expectations for the position, general salary expectations, and preferred start date. E-mail the application as a single PDF file to Dr. Christopher Jewell (cmjewell @umd.edu) with "Candidate for Lab Manager" in the subject line. Posting Details Posting Details Position Number:
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Faculty Specialist Functional Title:
Lab Manager Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con Applicant Search Category:
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ENGR-Fischell Department of Bioengineering Hiring Range Minimum: Hiring Range Maximum: Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. Vaccine Protocol Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Jewell Research Lab in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland ( UMD ) - College Park has an opening for a full-time Lab Manager. This individual will have a critical leadership role in lab operations, as well as provide technical expertise to support studies at the interface of immunology, biomaterials, and immunotherapy. The Lab's goal is to understand the interactions between biomaterials and immune cells and exploit these interactions for therapeutic vaccines targeting cancer and autoimmunity. The lab's projects are supported by 6 R01/R01 equivalent awards from the NIH and US Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as grants from foundations and biotech companies. These efforts draw on a vibrant group of postdocs, students, and support staff, integrating tools from immunology, engineering, chemistry, and medicine.
For more information visit jewell.umd.edu.
The successful applicant will receive a renewable contract with opportunities for continual training and formal career advancement, including increasingly senior titles/roles. The Lab is committed to career development through individual development plans, workshops, social events, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity ( DEI ). Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, including a generous UMD retirement and benefits package.
The duties for this position include: i) Breed and maintain transgenic colonies, ii) Provide experimental technical support (e.g., animal studies, adoptive transfer, FACS / ELISA /histology, data collection and analysis, cell/tissue isolation), iii) Manage animal protocols and related records, iv) Manage laboratory training, safety, and compliance, v) Oversee equipment and maintenance, vi) Manage ordering, budgeting, and inventory, vii) Coordinate lab meetings/events. Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Candidate should have a MS or Ph.D. in bioengineering, immunology, or a related field. Experienced candidates with a B.S. and/or relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Preferences:
Preferences:
Experience with one or more of the following: rodent handling/breeding, translational research, PCR / FACS / ELISA /microscopy/ histology, primary cell/tissue isolation, other core molecular techniques, or research administration. However, training is available for all candidates and everyone is encouraged to develop new skills. Depending on performance, opportunities may also exist to become involved in proposal development/ manuscript publication or to pursue independent projects. Additional Certifications: Additional Information:
Interested candidates should assemble an application consisting of:
Cover letter CV List of 3 references.
The cover letter should describe the candidate's experience, interest and expectations for the position, general salary expectations, and preferred start date. E-mail the application as a single PDF file to Dr. Christopher Jewell (cmjewell @umd.edu) with "Candidate for Lab Manager" in the subject line. Posting Date:
06/29/2023 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Yes Best Consideration Date
07/21/2023 Physical Demands Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ^Student Posting Contact Information: Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this position? UMD Job Site Personal Referral Washington Post Baltimore Sun Local Publication Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Education INDEED HERC Hispanic Outlook Diverse Jobs HigherEdJobs Professional Journal Listserv Other SimplyHired CareerBliss Job Fairs Monster.Com Craigslist UMD Job Fair CareerBuilder To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .
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