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Laboratory Manager – Cornell Human Ecology
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $22.99 – $25.41 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate’s degree and up to 2 years related laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and an understanding of experimental procedures.
- Ability to work independently while fostering a team environment.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Able to use sound judgment in decision making, troubleshooting problems, and providing solid recommendations for solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy compliance, laboratory practice quality assurance, laboratory supply and inventory management, research documentation, and spreadsheet software.
- Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Assist in executing experiments in human nutrition, setting up laboratory methods, ensuring protocols are followed, and analyzing stable iron isotopes and biological samples.
- Analyze data, maintain meticulous records of experimental procedures, and support manuscript and grant proposal preparation.
- Assist the Principal Investigator with purchasing decisions, determining the ancillary equipment needed; obtain quotes and provide recommendations. Monitor the lab’s budget, investigating any discrepancies.
- Participate in literature reviews and assist with methodology write-ups for manuscripts and grant proposal preparations.
- Oversee and coordinate undergraduate research assistants’ workloads and schedules, provide training and support for graduate students, visitors, and other lab personnel.
- Ensure lab equipment is functional, necessary supplies are on hand, and laboratory safety procedures are strictly followed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and experience with molecular biology, chemistry, geology or biochemistry.
- Knowledge of mass spectrometry and stable isotopes is desirable.
- Previous supervisory experience.
