"Lab Manager / Staff Scientist"

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Description

The Findlay Lab at the College of the Holy Cross seeks a Lab Manager/Staff Scientist (at the PhD level) to help lead a three-year, NSF-funded project on the function and evolution of proteins involved in sperm development and fertilization across Drosophila species. The main responsibilities of this position include conducting original research, maintaining a well-functioning lab, and training and mentoring undergraduate researchers during the academic year and the College's summer research program. The Lab Manager/Staff Scientist is responsible for:

• managing the lab on a daily basis
• working independently on a research project that is expected to produce a peer-reviewed publication with the employee as a lead author
• assisting in the training and supervision of undergraduate researchers, often as the primary point of contact for these students (6-9 during the academic year, 2-4 in the summer)
• drafting and editing manuscripts and/or text needed for grant applications and progress reports, in collaboration with the PI
• constructing transgenic fly lines through molecular cloning and fly crossing
• maintaining all lab fly stocks
• monitoring, aliquoting and ordering lab reagents
• developing and/or refining existing and new experimental procedures, and producing written protocols that are accessible to undergraduate researchers
• complying with lab safety regulations and interacting with the college's lab safety staff
• modeling and implementing appropriate data management practices
• working with international collaborators to manage joint projects
• assisting, on occasion, in the preparation of materials for teaching laboratories or outreach demonstrations
• preparation of media and reagents and maintenance of a well-organized, orderly lab
• contributing to the preparation of research publications and presentations

Required qualifications:

• A PhD in genetics, cell/molecular/developmental biology, functional evolutionary biology, or a related field (post-PhD experience is preferable); applicants with MS degrees and additional work experience will also be considered
• Experience with the husbandry and genetics of Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies
• Experience with molecular cloning and producing transgenic flies
• Experience with immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Strong skills in data analysis and oral and written communication
• Ability to teach and mentor undergraduates in a lab setting

Beneficial qualifications:

• Experience working with other Drosophila species, particularly D. ananassae and/or D. virilis
• Experience with CRISPR-mediated genome editing

The Lab Manager/Staff Scientist position is a three-year, full-time appointment with benefits, pending continuation of funding. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The salary for this position ranges from $62,000 (aligned with the NIH pay scale for a PhD with no additional experience) to $69,000 (for candidates with several years of postdoctoral experience; this is the maximum amount budgeted in the grant), with potential for annual increases. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available), Tuition & Education benefits, Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities, Generous paid time off. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications coupled with how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission). Also please provide a CV and the names and contact information for 2 or 3 references who can speak to your qualifications. For questions, please email Prof. Geoff Findlay (gfindlay@holycross.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. The College also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. To request an accommodation, please email at hr@holycross.edu, or call 508-793-3391.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/oGzWxfws