Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center Research Laboratory Manager Opportunity
The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center is accepting applications for a Research Laboratory Manager position as part of a program expansion.

The ideal candidate is a leader who has wet-lab research experience and an understanding of experimental methods. They should be able to master responsibilities quickly and independently while working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience working with fluid and tissue biospecimens is preferred.

Key responsibilities:

• Initiate and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and methods for the newly established brain autopsy and fluid biospecimen processing pipelines.
• Oversee and perform all fluid biospecimen processing and brain autopsy procedures for multiple large-scale studies.
• Prepare and monitor budget expenditures as related to the needs of fluid biospecimen and brain autopsy protocols.
• Ensure effective instrument/equipment use and quality control of laboratory.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory operations, assays, and protocols.
• In collaboration with Center leadership, develop new and modify existing methodology and protocols.
• Perform, interpret, and evaluate research methods related to the biospecimen pipelines, including procurement, shipping, and storage of fluid and tissue donations in collaboration with institutional and external resources and partnerships.
• Serve as a resource to Center colleagues and collaborators, including performing biospecimen processing.
• Serve as a training resource for team members and Center collaborators collecting and performing biospecimen processing. Ensure competency in standard laboratory procedures.

Position Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required. At least 5 years of full-time work experience post-bachelor's degree completion is required. Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and REDCap is essential. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills; self-discipline; and exceptional attention to detail.

Direct Link to Apply within VUMC system: https://vanderbilt.taleo.net/careersection/.vu_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=2211672&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory techniques: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory management: 1 year (Preferred)
• research: 3 years (Preferred)
• full-time work (post-bachelor's): 5 years (Required)
• working with biospecimens: 1 year (Preferred)
• REDCap: 1 year (Preferred)
• biospecimen tracking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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