Charles Rivers - Research Specialist IV - Lab Manager

Description & Details:

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Research Specialist IV - Lab Manager to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.

Why work at Charles River:

We adhere to strong values, share the same mission, that together, we create healthier lives. Our culture is one of endless opportunity, purpose and creating change. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and programs they need to develop rewarding careers. We offer competitive benefits and excellent training programs for all our employees.

What impact you will have:

In the Research Specialist IV - Lab Manager role, you will provide research and technical support services, working in partnership with research staff members in biomedical research.

 The essential duties of the Research Specialist IV - Lab Manager are:

• Plan, execute, and arrange laboratory experiments
• Develop new techniques and procedures
• Performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research, including molecular biology and cell/tissue culture maintenance
• Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
• Performs sample management and storage
• Maintain a detailed electronic lab notebook to ensure replicability of laboratory experiments
• Trains/onboards new lab members in performing routine laboratory procedures and protocols
• ​​​​Perform molecular biology tasks (e.g. PCR, cloning, restriction digests, gel electrophoresis, sequencing and verification of constructs, making mRNA, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, etc.)
• Perform tasks related to human samples (cataloging, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, generate LCLs, isolates pBMCs, CD31+ bead selection, generate fibroblast lines, etc.)
• Perform zebrafish related tasks (Blast comparison to human genome, genotype zebrafish, zebrafish microinjection, zebrafish microscopy, drug screening, western blotting, maintenance of zebrafish lines- including coordinating import and export etc.)
• Cell related tasks: (cell culture, transfection, transduction, making organoids, western blotting, immunostaining, microscopy, etc.)
• Data analysis of experiments including using appropriate statistical analysis
• Create figures including but not limited to graphs, images
• Participate in lab meetings, present findings at both internal lab meetings and local, national, international conferences as appropriate
• Write and publish manuscripts
• Assist other members in lab with 2 person projects as needed
• Lab organization/lab management

Who are we looking for?

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Research Specialist IV - Lab Manager position:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology
• Minimum of four (4) years related experience
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

The pay for this position is $95,000-$104,000 USD per year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.