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About Brown:

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Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

At this dynamic cross-campus center, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES), students and faculty conduct groundbreaking research and build creative solutions to complex 21st-century problems in climate and sustainability. Work at IBES combines an understanding of the natural world and human dimensions because environmental stewardship, human rights, and economic well-being are inextricably linked.

Through our unique interdisciplinary approach, IBES cultivates actionable research outcomes, while equipping and empowering the change agents of tomorrow through our rigorous and diverse academic programs. 

IBES faculty, staff, and students play key roles in the global conversation about environmental issues – on campus, at the State House, in boardrooms, and at the United Nations. 

At Brown, and within IBES, we celebrate diversity in all its forms, and work together to create a collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone can achieve their professional goals. 

Responsibilities:
 

The lab of Dr. Tyler Kartzinel at Brown University (www.kartzinellab.com ) is seeking a Laboratory Manager to support research on the diets, microbiomes, genomes, and metagenomes of wildlife. The lab uses cutting-edge genetic technologies to advance major research in the field of molecular ecology; we work in close collaboration with major conservation organizations around the world with major support provided by the NSF, NIH, and others.

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure safe and proper best practices and related adherence to regulations are utilized in the lab

• Ordering and maintaining appropriate levels of research supplies. 

• Working with and supporting undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral associates

• Supervising undergraduate students. 

• Oversees all order requests, the lab budget for supplies and analysis costs.

• Overseeing eventual sequencing working with service-center

• Assist with chemical inventory and biological resource collections

• Assist with database management (data backups, submissions to GenBank, etc.)

• Assist in managing purchasing and billing for the lab (order new consumables, supplies, equipment, and purchase orders as needed with the PI’s supervision)

• Conduct standard molecular biology laboratory protocols involving DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis

• Conduct sequencing library preparation (Sanger, Illumina, etc.)

• Assist with training and orientation of students, postdocs, and visitors as directed by the PI

• Assist with data collection as required for grant deliverables under the supervision of the PI

• Keep organized records of research samples and experimental protocols

• Stock lab consumables and maintain inventory for general lab use (tubes, tips, reagents)

• Assist with maintaining lab equipment and updating health and safety procedures

• Interface with diverse members of our campus community (administrative staff, health and safety, facilities, IT, etc.)

The ideal start date will be Fall 2023, with some flexibility possible for the successful applicant. This is a potentially long-term position with a fixed-term contract. The initial end date will be October 31, 2024, but we expect to extend the position based on funding and performance.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or equivalent; Master’s preferred

• At least 2 years of genetic laboratory experience; experience in Sanger and/or Next-Generation laboratory protocols strongly preferred

Job Competencies 

• Basic molecular ecology techniques including sample preparation, DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis

• Experience with DNA sequencing involving Sanger and/or advanced sequencing technologies (next-generation, nanopore, etc.)

• Ability to communicate with a diverse team and demonstrate excellent organization, record-keeping, task-prioritization, and attention to detail

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to think critically and solve problems

• Ability to complete tasks and write reports/correspondence in a timely manner

• Ability to learn new skills quickly

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and perform repetitive tasks

• Ability to organize datasets and perform general lab maintenance and support

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and research protocols

• Interest in biodiversity and conservation biology ability to communicate passion for working on cross-cutting issues in molecular ecology

Salary Grade:

9

Additional Information:  

Applicants are asked to include a resume. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Recruiting Start Date:

2023-08-22

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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