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Lab Manager

Employer
Princeton University
Location
New Jersey, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 21, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Level
Post-Doc
Employment Type
Full Time

Lab Manager

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-16302
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Princeton University

Overview

A full-time is available in the laboratory of Dr. John Jimah at Princeton University. We study the mechanisms of membrane remodeling processes in malaria and related parasites. We apply a multidisciplinary approach with tools from cell biology, biochemistry, and structural biology (cryo-electron microscopy and tomography) to investigate how parasite proteins enable cellular processes including endocytosis and the biogenesis of organelles. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant research program, and Dr. Jimah is a committed to fostering the career development of all members of the research group.



Responsibilities

The main responsibilities will be serving as lab safety officer, ordering lab supplies and coordinating with sales reps, onboarding and training new lab members on lab safety and lab practices, addressing lab and equipment maintenance, maintenance of Plasmodium and Toxoplasma cultures and gene editing of parasites by CRISPR/Cas9. This position will also have the opportunity to develop their own independent research project (~20% of their time).


Attention to detail, precision, good record keeping, organization, time-management and communication skills are essential.


This position will have the opportunity to learn a variety of molecular biology, biochemical/biophysical, and structural biology techniques in a collaborative, vibrant, and supportive environment.



Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience with cell culture, Biosafety level 2 safety procedures.
• Dependable; attention to detail; precision; good record keeping, organization, time-management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• A complete application must consist of: (1) a resume/CV, (2) a cover letter describing research interests and career goals (~1-2 pages and your GPA if you are a recent graduate) and (3) contact information for three professional references.

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of experience with malaria and/or Toxoplasma parasites.
• Gene editing with CRISPR/Cas9
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience with flow cytometry and western blotting.
• Experience with expression and purification and purification of parasite proteins, including from heterologous systems.
• Experience with molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.
• Ability to independently trouble-shoot experiments.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume/CV, a cover letter describing your research interests and career goals (~1-2 pages and your GPA if you are a recent graduate) and contact information for three professional references. The position is available with a negotiable start date. Although the initial appointment is for a two-year term, it is renewable contingent on satisfactory performance and/or career plans of the candidate.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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