Laboratory Manager - Mougous Lab

Lab Manager

We are currently looking for a Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations for the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Mougous, now located at Yale University. This individual will work collaboratively with a multifaceted and interactive team that primarily investigates the molecular mechanisms bacteria employ to interact with or antagonize their microbial neighbors. More information about the Mougous lab can be found here : http : / / mougouslab.org.

About the Lab Manager role : You will hold an integral role within the lab as the 'go-to' person coordinating the day-to-day operations involved in running the lab and serving as both a professional partner to lab leadership and the primary liaison between the lab and various external groups (Yale administrative offices, EH&S, HHMI science operations offices, vendors, etc.). You will have a background in microbiology and lab operations / administration, be committed to fostering a thriving, collaborative work environment, able to exhibit strong communication skills, and have a desire to be a part of a robust scientific community. This role is best fit for an assertive, respectful professional who is proactive in their work style, adaptable to change, able to take initiative, and passionate about the research and mission of the lab.

What we provide :

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Joining the vibrant Yale research community.
• Full access to HHMI's on-demand training courses and interactive skill-building seminars, led by members of our learning and organization development team.
• Opportunities for professional development and direct mentorship from Dr. Mougous.
• Opportunities for co-authorship on research publications.

What you'll do :

What you bring :

Compensation Range : Laboratory Manager I $74,760 (minimum) - $93,500 (midpoint) - $121,485 (maximum) Laboratory Manager II $91,560 (minimum) - $114,400 (midpoint) - $148,785 (maximum) Pay Type : Annual

HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

Physical Requirements : Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please note : This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.