Molecular Biology Lab Manager

Description

The Cereal Genetics and Genomics group at KAUST is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated lab manager/lab technician. The principal duties and responsibilities of this hands-on lab-based position are to manage a state-of-the-art molecular biology lab. The work requires attention to detail, organization, responsibility, the capacity to troubleshoot, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Major responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of a state-of-the-art molecular biology lab (e.g. functionality of equipment, completeness of group consumables).

• Establish and optimize molecular biology protocols (e.g. high-molecular-weight DNA extraction, RNA extraction, sequencing library construction, cloning, etc.).

• Manage the group’s consumable stocks and ordering.

• Perform specialized molecular biology experiments.

• Ensuring that Health & Safety regulations are applied to.

• Manage a small team of lab and greenhouse support staff.

• Maintain an accurate experimental journal and inventory.

• Perform other tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of his/her position.

Required competencies

• Extensive experience in hands-on molecular biology.

• Knowledge of state-of-the art molecular biology protocols, consumables, and equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot and to interpret results.

• Sound background knowledge of molecular biology.

• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.

• Ability to work with a diversity of people in a multi-cultural setting and a strong commitment to promoting diversity in the workplace.

• Open philosophy to collaboration.

• Curiosity and drive to deliver impactful outcomes.

The Cereal Genetics and Genomics group is embedded in the Center for Desert Agriculture (https://cda.kaust.edu.sa/ ), which extends and supports a multi-disciplinary work environment in the area of plant sciences. The group consists of ̴ 12 members and shares lab space with other groups in the Center for Desert Agriculture.

The position is initially limited to 3 years but can be extended.

Other information:
The starting date is flexible. Please indicate approximate starting date.

For further details about the position, please contact: [email protected]

For full consideration, please submit application no later than Jan 30th, 2022. The positions is open until filled.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST ) in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coastal area of Thuwal, is an international graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement that will benefit the region and the world. As an independent and merit-based institution and one of the best-endowed universities in the world, KAUST is becoming a major new contributor to the global network of collaborative research. It will enable researchers from around the globe to work together to solve challenging scientific and technological problems. The admission of students, the appointment, promotion and retention of faculty and staff and all the educational, administrative and other activities of the University shall be conducted on the basis of equality, without regard to race, color, religion or gender. Further information can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa

Qualifications

Needed qualifications

• B.Sc. in molecular biology or closely related field with 2-5 years experience.

Preferred qualifications

• M.Sc. in molecular biology with 2-5 years experience.

• Experience with plant science research.

Application should include

• Single Page Cover letter

• CV

• Copy of official academic transcripts