Lab Manager

About Harris-Stowe State University

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Our beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe's diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the St. Louis region's most culturally diverse student bodies.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Manager to join our research team studying the effects of light pollution on pregnancy, with a focus on generational and gestational impacts. This is a limited-time position funded by a grant, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to critical research in neuroscience and reproductive physiology.

In this role, you will support laboratory operations, conduct experiments, and ensure the smooth functioning of daily lab activities. You will play a pivotal part in training and organizing undergraduate researchers, leading the planning and design of new grant-related protocols, and maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and safety. The position requires a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise, allowing you to grow professionally while advancing our understanding of how environmental factors influence biological rhythms and reproductive health.

Note: This is a grant-based position. While the role functions similarly to other positions, it is time-bound and may conclude if the grant funding ends.

Hiring Process

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of inquiries we receive regarding application status, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries. Please submit your application online; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris-Stowe State University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, 2350, Market Street, Downtown West, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63106, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri

Key Responsibilities

check_circleTrain and organize undergraduate researchers in neuroscience and laboratory techniques
check_circlePerform routine laboratory tasks including preparation of solutions, reagents, and media
check_circleConduct experiments related to light pollution effects on pregnancy under senior guidance
check_circleCollect, process, and analyze biological samples such as blood, brain, and uterine tissue
check_circleOrder lab supplies and maintain inventory of chemicals and equipment
check_circleRecord, store, and manage experimental data accurately and ensure compliance with safety guidelines
check_circleProvide guidance to senior faculty and students in the development and delivery of grant activities
check_circleOversee the design and execution of experiments to ensure adherence to research protocols
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Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
verifiedPrior neuroscience laboratory experience preferred
verifiedProficiency in basic laboratory techniques and equipment
verifiedMaster's degree in Neuroscience or Biology preferred

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Neuroscience or Biology.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Neuroscience, Reproductive Physiology, Chronobiology, Light Pollution, Research Methodology, Ethical Research Practices, Molecular Biology Techniques, Imaging Techniques, Animal Handling And Surgery, Data Analysis.

Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required; Master's degree in Neuroscience or Biology preferred.

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In this Lab Manager at Harris-Stowe State University Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) role, you will train and organize undergraduate researchers in neuroscience and laboratory techniques; perform routine laboratory tasks including preparation of solutions, reagents, and media; conduct experiments related to light pollution effects on pregnancy under senior guidance; and collect, process, and analyze biological samples such as blood, brain, and uterine tissue.

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Harris-Stowe State University Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, or related field; Prior neuroscience laboratory experience preferred; Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques and equipment; and Master's degree in Neuroscience or Biology preferred.

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Lab Manager at Harris-Stowe State University Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) is based in Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, 2350, Market Street, Downtown West, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63106, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Harris-Stowe State University Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) has listed this Lab Manager role as on-site.

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Key skills for Lab Manager at Harris-Stowe State University Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) include Neuroscience; Reproductive Physiology; Chronobiology; Light Pollution; Research Methodology; Ethical Research Practices; Molecular Biology Techniques; and Imaging Techniques.

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Educational requirements for this role: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required; and Master's degree in Neuroscience or Biology preferred.

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