Laboratory Manager - Luger Lab

Primary Work Address: Dept of Biochemistry, Boulder, CO, 80309
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We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to join the team of Dr. Karolin Luger on-site at the University of Colorado, Boulder . The Luger lab focuses on the structural and mechanistic biology of genome organization in all domains of life. We aim to understand the fundamental impact of chromatin architecture on genome-related processes such as gene transcription, DNA replication, and DNA repair in eukaryotes. We also study chromatin organization in non-eukaryotic organisms such as giant viruses, bacteria, and archaea. Finally, we aim to design better drugs for the treatment of cancer, through our comprehensive investigations of a first responder to DNA damage. More information about the team and their research can be found by visiting /lugerlab.org/about-us/overview/
About the Laboratory Manager role:
The Laboratory Manager will hold an integral role within the lab - directing the day-to-day operations involved in running the lab and serving as the liaison between the lab and various external partners. The successful candidate for this position is a highly organized professional with impeccable follow through, outstanding communication skills, and a strong growth mindset. This is an opportunity to have a tremendous impact on science by ensuring a positive, encouraging, and efficient work environment. In addition to operational management, the Laboratory Manager will also participate in the research efforts of the lab and contribute to its scientific goals.
What we provide:
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits. Salary will be commensurate with a candidate's experience, education, and skills.

Joining the vibrant CU Boulder research community.

The opportunity to participate in exciting, cutting-edge research.

The satisfaction of participating in training the next generation of scientists.

Working as part of a collegial, people-centered lab team.

The opportunity to reside in Boulder, a beautiful city in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains that is close to the Denver metropolitan area and only 1 hour from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Access to HHMI's on-demand training courses and interactive skill-building seminars taught by members of our learning and organization development team.

Opportunities for professional development, skill building, and career growth.

What you'll do:
Operational management of day-to-day activities within the lab.

Equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Inventory management including monitoring the lab budget, monitoring purchasing requests, and placing order through both HHMI and CU.

Lab software maintenance including distributing licenses and renewals.

Helping other lab members with complex projects.

Onboarding and training new lab personnel.

Working independently on own research projects and helping others with performing laboratory experiments, maintaining protocols and reagents, maintaining cell cultures, and other tasks as needed.

Identifying challenges and areas of improvement in the lab and help solve problems.

What you bring:
A bachelor's degree in the biological sciences is minimally required. A focus on biochemistry would be a plus, but is not required.

Previous hands-on experience working in a research laboratory, particularly with supporting operational processes. Working in a laboratory in a management capacity would be a plus.

Previous experience training others is required.

Sense of self-motivation, integrity, scientific rigor, and leadership.

Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.

Knowledge of standard safety regulations and appropriate laboratory practices applying to research with ability to engage others effectively in learning and applying said practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, adaptability, and high attention to detail.

Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation Range:
Laboratory Administrative Research Technician (hourly): $18.89 (minimum) - $23.64 (midpoint) - $30.72 (maximum)
Laboratory Manager I (annual): $68,500 (minimum) - $85,595 (midpoint) - $111,300 (maximum)
The Luger lab is flexible to hire at either the Laboratory Administrative Research Technician level or the Lab Manager I level for this role. A Laboratory Administrative Research Technician will typically have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant lab experience. A Laboratory Manager I will typically have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years of relevant lab experience, and a minimum of 1 year of lab experience as a supervisor or manager.
Pay Type: Depends on Level
HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
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.
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