Lab Manager

 

Duties:

 

• Oversee the operation of the laboratory and prepare written reports of laboratory activities for clients (10%). 

• Supervise other laboratory members and provide training on laboratory equipment and techniques (5%).

• Work with clients to devise appropriate strategies for each project (5%).

• Operate and maintain related laboratory equipment (5%).

• Participate in cloning, expression and protein purification experiments (70%).

 

Required qualifications: 

 

• Master or higher degree in biochemistry or a closely related field

• At least 2 years’ experience in DNA cloning or site-directed mutagenesis

• At least 3 years’ experience in protein expression or purification

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

• Experience in the following areas: large-scale expression and purification of protein; enzyme assays using UV or fluorescence; DNA cloning, site-directed mutagenesis and use of restriction enzymes; use of baculovirus or mammalian expression systems; use of affinity, size exclusion and ion exchange chromatography; methods of protein characterization.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in the training and supervision of other research personnel.

• Experience in collaborative or team-based research projects.

• At least 1 publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.