Lab Manager - Dept. of Neurobiology & Behavior - College of Arts & Sciences - Research Support Specialist II

Neurobiology & Behavior was one of the very first departments to combine the study of animal behavior with its neural basis, based on the belief that the interface between them was one of great research potential. The interests of our faculty and students span all levels of organization, from single neurons to complex circuits to whole organisms and societies thereof.

This full-time Lab Manager will assist in establishing exciting research in the Sarvestani Lab in the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior. The lab focuses on the neural mechanisms involved in active visual perception, and on visually guided motor behaviors across a number of different species. A variety of techniques are used in the lab, including two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, cross-species behavioral paradigms, and computational modeling. This laboratory manager position requires an incumbent with experience managing a biology or neuroscience laboratory and experience working with research animals.

Lab manager job responsibilities include support for breeding and use of research animals, writing protocols and assuring laboratory adherence to protocols, and possibly histology of brain samples and performing stereotaxic surgeries. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guiding animal care staff in managing a small breeding colony of research animals
• Managing laboratory budget and inventory
• Writing animal care and use protocols and amendments and ensuring lab members adhere to protocols
• Leading lab members in maintaining research equipment in good working order
• Assisting lab members with experiments, including behavioral training and surgeries
  

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) 12-month term appointment with the possibility of extension contingent on successful performance and continued funding. The start date is flexible between November 2023 and January 2024.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organized, hard-working, and be an enthusiastic contributor to a dynamic and fun intellectual environment. Must have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field and more than 3 years and less than 5 years' lab management experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (example: PhD degree and 0-1 years of lab management experience). Experience working with laboratory animals (mammals) is required. Must be personable and able to develop collaborative working relationships with a variety of people. Ability to occasionally work irregular hours is required. The successful candidate will also be flexible, able to multi-task, possess excellent organizational and communication skills and take pride in providing exceptional service while working in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with programming (any language/software)

- Experience with exotic animals in a laboratory or field setting
- Experience managing an animal colony
- Experience with histology

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been selected. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

No visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

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