Job Summary

The Lab Manager will administer the operation of the Zernicka-Goetz lab and provide technical support to the students and postdocs in the lab at Caltech. More information about the Zernicka-Goetz lab can be found here: http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/zernickagoetzlab/

Job Duties

• Ordering reagents
• Train users on proper operation of instruments
• Provide technical support to the students and postdocs in the lab
• Take care of the maintained inventory of tools, materials, and supplies
• Schedule and supervise preventive maintenance by Caltech staff
• Maintain operation of instruments and equipment, and coordinate with vendors to install new equipment
• Orient new laboratory members to location of instruments and associated supplies
• Maintain lab safety, train students in safety procedures, and communicate with campus safety office; document and communicate laboratory and facility procedures
• Participate in classes to learn about new equipment and new machining techniques, and educate the research group about such topics
• General support of all research efforts in the lab
• Participate in some lab experiments
• Maintain and update the group website to represent the lab

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in stem cell or developmental or cell biology or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a laboratory
• Technical knowledge of small animal research
• Familiarity and experience with molecular and cell biological techniques, and the operation of standard lab equipment required
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in stem cell or developmental or cell biology

Required Documents

• Resume
• Contact Information for 2-3 professional references