We have an outstanding opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to join the Bartel lab at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. David Bartel investigates the molecular pathways that regulate gene expression by affecting the stability or translation of mRNAs. Bartel and his team study microRNAs and other small RNAs that specify the destruction or translational repression of mRNAs. In addition, they study how mRNA introns, untranslated regions, and poly(A) tails recruit and mediate regulatory phenomena. As part of their work, the team develops new tools for high-throughput molecular measurements, which help to inform their computational analyses and in-depth mechanistic studies. More information about the lab and their work can be found by visiting https://bartellab.wi.mit.edu/
About the Laboratory Manager role:
This is a critical role where you will serve as a trusted leader of day-to-day lab operations, a mentor to junior team members, the primary liaison between the lab and external parties, and a collaborative partner to the laboratory. You will also be serving as a main point of contact for those in the lab encountering challenges.
What we provide:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as opportunities to make scientific contributions.
- A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including a superb retirement plan and generous time off benefits.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research.
- A deeper understanding of evolutionary and molecular biology.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and motivating research environment
- Being part of the larger scientific community at MIT and Whitehead Institute.
What you’ll do:
- Manage day-to-day activities within the laboratory to keep everything running efficiently including operation of essential equipment, repairs, maintaining adequate stock of supplies, coordinating with administrator, and other operational tasks.
- Serve as the primary liaison and “go-to person” between the lab, HHMI, and host institution administrative offices on issues such as safety protocols, space management, fixed asset inventories, purchasing and use of host accounts.
- Maintain and update laboratory guidelines, procedures, and documentation through a lens of continuous process improvement.
- Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new lab team members.
- Act as liaison between lab and host managing media preparation.
- Assist with mouse colony and animal protocols.
- May carry out research project.
What you bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Three or more years of lab experience including at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with mouse colony is beneficial, but willing to train.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$78,320.00 (minimum) – $97,900.00 (midpoint) – $127,270.00 (maximum)
