Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Reference #: 1008906 SHIFT:Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview A research lab manager is needed to join a strong team that specializes in both dry and wet lab approaches in order to elucidate the genetic basis of complex traits, principally in pediatrics. These studies will build on the already seminal work that has emerged from genome wide studies conducted at CHOP and at other peer institutions. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, including detailed recordkeeping, computer literacy, scientific writing and the ability to contribute to method development and validation. After initial training, this individual is to perform independently with minimal guidance, and will work with the Principal Investigator, Prof. Struan Grant, in facilitating the daily running of the operation.

The Research Lab Manager will undertake coordination of various lab personnel, liaise with external collaborators and facilitate fund raising. We are looking for a candidate with experience in various molecular biology techniques, utilization of bioinformatics tools, application of statistical methods and supervision of research scientists.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To manage the day-to-day operation of the Struan Grant laboratory 2. Ensure the team conducts projects in a timely and efficient manner 3. Liaise with external collaborators 4. Coordinate fundraising efforts, including assisting in the raising of NIH funds

Interested individuals should submit their resume to , Struan Grant, Abramson Research Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Room 1102D, 3615 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104,

Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Required

A terminal degree PhD, MD, DVM with a major in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or related field preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. Specific research experience should include various molecular biology techniques, utilization of bioinformatics tools, application of statistical methods and supervision of research scientists.

Experience Qualifications At least two (2) years of scientifically relevant experience Required and At least two (2) years of laboratory direction or management experience Required and At least one (1) year of lead, management or supervisory experience Required At least two (2) years of post-doctoral fellowship experience Preferred or At least four (4) years of scientifically relevant experience Preferred and At least four (4) years of laboratory direction or management experience Preferred and At least three (3) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Preferred and Previous budgeting and forecasting experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software Excellent verbal and written communicatio s skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills Excellent analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership skills

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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