Research Laboratory Manager

Job title:

Research Laboratory Manager

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

You will work within the Cardiovascular Genetics group led by Professor Bernard Keavney, BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine. The group has an internationally leading profile in cardiovascular genetics, in particular the genetics of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). We have recently identified several genes and regions predisposing to CHD through GWAS and genome-wide CNV characterisation. As a large group of postdoctoral researchers and students, we now require a dedicated Laboratory Manager to ensure the continued smooth running of the group.You will provide experimental and technical support with minimal supervision in a range of project specific research activities. You will make a major contribution to the overall running of the laboratory, including such matters as sample organisation and databasing, leading on material transfers with collaborators, assisting students and colleagues with experimental design, ensuring optimal organisation and pricing in consumables ordering, and taking responsibility for the laboratory’s equipment. You will manage the laboratory and will have opportunities to obtain training and further develop your capacities in research project management.Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreBlended working arrangements may be consideredPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Rachel WatkinsEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:49:00 GMT

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