"Lab Manager - Bugaj and Hughes Labs - Penn Engineering"

Job Description Summary

Serve as Lab Manager for the Bugaj and Hughes Labs in Bioengineering in Penn Engineering.

For Hughes lab: Act as Lab Manager and administrative assistant, overseeing the daily operations of the lab including ordering and stocking of Hughes lab and Joint Hughes/Bugaj lab TC supplies; optimizing organization systems and researching alternative materials/vendors as needed; acting as biosafety/chemical safety officer ensuring compliance with all institutional and federal guidelines; management of ARIES/IACUC animal protocol updates/renewals; colony check duties in Hayden vivarium that are split among labs (not including direct work with/handling/sacrifice of animals); maintenance and management of advanced imaging and other equipment systems; coordinating underlying systems and processes needs for ongoing research project activities; assistance with standard 'boilerplate' document preparation relating to manuscripts, grant proposals, and other research-related presentations. Onboarding and training of new lab users in administratively-oriented tasks and processes. Duties will also cover lab meeting/visitor/other meeting scheduling and logistics. Assisting Dr. Hughes with administrative tasks as relevant. If extra time is available, involvement in research tasks including cell line/organoid maintenance, image analysis, etc. will be offered and will be dependent on satisfactory performance.

For Bugaj lab: Act as Lab Manager and administrative assistant, overseeing the daily operations of the lab including ordering and stocking of Bugaj lab and Joint Hughes/Bugaj lab TC supplies; optimizing organization systems and researching alternative materials/vendors as needed; acting as biosafety/chemical safety officer ensuring compliance with all institutional and federal guidelines; management of ARIES/IACUC animal protocol updates/renewals; maintenance and management of advanced imaging, cell storage, freezers, and other laboratory systems; coordinating underlying systems and processes needs for ongoing research project activities; onboarding and training of new lab users in administratively-oriented tasks and processes; scheduling and logistics for lab meetings, visitors, and other lab-related events. Assisting Dr. Bugaj and lab members with administrative tasks as relevant.

Job Responsibilities

• Order and stock supplies for the labs; manage inventory.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate with vendors/technicians, especially around advanced microscopy and cell culture systems. Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform colony checks (not including direct work with/handling/sacrifice of animals).
• Serve as chemical/biological safety and animal officer (IACUC compliance).
• Schedule lab meetings/visitor and other meetings/activities; handle logistics.
• Assist PIs with administrative tasks as relevant/as familiarity with the task allows.
• Assist in collaborative projects with other laboratories.
• Participate in research tasks including cell line/organoid maintenance, image analysis, etc. depending on time and satisfactory performance.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree and 3 to 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$57,500.00 - $67,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.