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Harvard University

Research Lab Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$55/hr

... lab spending in check by communicating with grants manager on spending levels, patterns and future forecasting. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * College degree in a related field of research ...

Harvard University

Research Lab Manager

Boston, MA

... lab spending in check by communicating with grants manager on spending levels, patterns and future forecasting. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * College degree in a related field of research ...

Prolim Global

Research - Lab Manager III

Redmond, WA · On-site

... daily lab operations of multiple research labs ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality across all experimental workflows while maintaining an innovative environment. ● Manage general lab best ...

University of Chicago Library

Lab Manager

Hyde Park, VT

$21.79 - $28.20/hr

... Shaw) are hiring a Lab Manager to manage their developmental psychology research programs ... BA in Psychology or a related field. Experience: * Relevant research experience. Application ...

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Research Lab Manager 1

Research Lab Manager 1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Northwestern University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
Manages daily operations of a new academic neurotechnology lab focused on targeting brain stimulation technologies using functional neuroimaging for therapeutics in mental health. At first this will include learning the day-to-day procedures of the lab, and eventually will include managing a growing team of research assistants. This will also involve assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) with organizational/regulatory tasks, including IRB proposals, funding applications, project management, staff management, and time management.
Tasks include recruiting participants for research studies, administering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments in clinical trials, administering behavioral phenotyping to participants with intracranial implants, processing neuroimaging data using computational pipelines on high-performance computing infrastructure, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
The lab manager additionally monitors lab performance, analyzes and reviews results, and supervises development and implementation of new protocols. Assigns work and supervises lab personnel and reviews technical operations ensuring that all processes, protocols and procedures are quality controlled and functioning up to standards.
Develops implements and administers budgets, grant and administrative procedures. Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission and administration of grants.
Specific Responsibilities:
Other:
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation
  • Behavioral phenotyping
  • Neuroimaging analysis
Miscellaneous
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 6 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required; OR
  • Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 4 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience.
  • Supervisory or project management experience required.
  • Experience with clinical research
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
  • Project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with patients with neuropsychiatric disorders
  • Knowledge of fundamental principles of neuroscience and/or psychology
  • Proficiency in data analysis
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)
  • Prior experience in clinical trial management, with knowledge of IRB, patient recruitment, budgets, treatment delivery, and related issues.
  • Prior experience with administering transcranial magnetic stimulation or other clinical therapeutic technologies
  • Prior experience with computational neuroimaging, particularly resting-state functional MRI analysis
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
  • Proficiency in principles of clinical research
  • Delivery of neuronavigated TMS treatments
  • Data analysis in MATLAB and/or Python
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .
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