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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; Clinical Sciences Research Building
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Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
A Research Lab Manager position is available in Dr. Ai’s laboratory at the division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, WashU. Dr. Ai is a basic scientist and an Associate Professor of Medicine. Dr. Ai’s lab focuses on respiratory diseases that affect infants and young children. Dr. Ai has recently moved from MGH, Harvard Medical School, to WashU and is welcoming motivated individuals to help rebuild the lab and resume research activities.
The candidate is expected to perform experiments and summarize the data independently, coordinate other projects in the lab, assist the PI with regulatory compliance, and mentor fellow lab members. Specifically, the experiments are related to a research project that studies respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection of human bronchial epithelial cells. This newly NIH-funded project aims to screen for small-molecule inhibitors that can reduce RSV spread in the infant bronchial epithelial barrier.
Performs, oversees and coordinates research projects. Oversees entire laboratory setting to promote smooth operation, regulatory compliance and interaction with other laboratories.
Job Description
For more info on the lab please visit https://pulmonary.wustl.edu/people/xingbin-ai-phd/ .
With principal investigator, designs, performs and evaluates research procedures.
Assists with grant preparation and journal article submission.
Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel.
Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel.
Oversees and directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.
Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.
When applying, please submit a letter detailing your experience and research interests, an updated CV, and contact information for 2-3 references.
Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Research Laboratory Operations (5 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
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Compensation
$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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