Research Laboratory Manager Jobs

Work with Professor Walker, principal investigator (PI), in managing her research group, through day-to-day supervision of research assistants, preparing and editing manuscripts, project and lab management while making a leading contribution, in liaison with the PI, in submitting grant proposals. Main task: sixty per cent of time involves leading coordination of a large multi-partner, multi-center world leading research group, and participation in developing high level research together with team and subgroup leaders. The person will also take part and receive training in the front-line research activities of the group for the other forty per cent of time.

• Coordinate research group data management and outputs. Take a leading role in the preparation of research papers, patent applications, grant applications and other group outputs
• Act as the main research coordinator for the Walker Group. Lead team meetings and group discussions as appropriate. Agree clear tasks, objectives, and deadlines with team members as well as organizing and delegating work to the group. Organize team supervision meetings, progress reporting and lab management.
• Coach members of the group on specialist methodologies or procedures and support colleagues, in association with the PI, to supervise and develop less experienced group members, e.g. PhD, Master’s, undergraduates, summer projects students.
• Help shaping the research group’s plans and the writing of group-funding applications for new research projects in conjunction with PI. Take the lead in identifying external research funding in this research area as opportunities permit to underpin the long-term growth of research activity. Lead the drafting and submission of funding applications under direction of the PI.
• Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline, engaging in personal, professional and career development to enhance both specialist and transferable skills.
• Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the PI, as appropriate. These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive and highlight the range of activities the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.
• Contribute to outreach and recruitment activities of Arizona State University, as appropriate.
• Undertake minor teaching, outreach and administrative duties within the Beyond Center as the opportunities arise and as is appropriate.
• Lead and coordinate research projects with the PI. Demonstrate a degree of leadership by developing research questions within a specific context, conducting individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generating original ideas and theories by building on existing concepts.
• Take a leading role in developing and maintaining interdisciplinary collaborative dialogue across the broader School/College/University and wider academic community and engage when appropriate in the dissemination of advanced research through commercialization, technology transfer, outreach, etc.
• Take responsibility for the organization, supervision, mentoring and training of graduate students and postdocs including supporting the PI in hiring and in onboarding new group members.
• Undertake and lead collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, industrial collaborators, and research groups within US and internationally.

Master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering or closely related field AND two (2) years laboratory management experience in a research setting; OR, Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering or closely related field AND four (4) years laboratory management experience in a large research laboratory setting; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Experience in the field and demonstrable research autonomy as appropriate for career stage
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience working on collaborative projects
• Experience in teaching delivery
• Experience in attracting external research funding
• Experience in graphic design/Photoshop/animation software
• Evidence of postdoctoral experience
• Experience in managing a research budget
• Evidence of an established track record of relevant publications within relevant area(s) of research to the Walker lab, and experience in writing grant proposals/reports and securing funding within a research group
• Experience in experimental design, data analysis, preparations, and presentation for scientific meetings
• Evidence of having a track record in high impact research at a post-doctoral level or equivalent, including experience of project management in a scientific context
• Experience and demonstrated success in delivering research project results and/or effective learning programs in the specialist area, reflected in a growing personal research portfolio
• Experience in scientific writing, and techniques and analysis relevant to the research group

• Frequently required to stand and walk to other areas of campus.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, potentially subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Reports directly to the PI Walker and indirectly to the Beyond Center Manager.
• Regularly interacts with lab members.

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Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
Please send letters of recommendation to [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.