New Lab Manager position in the Schlenke Lab at the University of Arizona
Position summary: The Schlenke Lab studies host-parasite interactions
using Drosophila (fruit flies) as model hosts.We are developing
parasitoid wasps, which lay their eggs in fly larvae and consume their
hosts from the inside out, as model parasites.Flies mount cellular and
behavioral defense responses against wasps, but wasps have adaptations
for finding host fly larvae, suppressing host cellular immunity, and
manipulating host behavior. We use a variety of "omics" tools to
understand the molecular genetics of fly cellular immunity and wasp
virulence, as well as patterns of host immunity and pathogen virulence
coevolution across fly and wasp phylogenies. For more information, visit
our lab website at: https://cals.arizona.edu/research/schlenke/
We are looking to hire a motivated, creative, and collaborative lab
manager to keep the lab running smoothly.Our lab attempts to understand
the fly-wasp interaction at multiple biological levels, and thus we are
searching for a candidate with expertise (or the willingness to gain
expertise) in multiple aspects of biology, such as in evolutionary
ecology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, immunology, neurobiology,
and/or bioinformatics.Our lab is based at the University of Arizona in
the Department of Entomology and the position is available
immediately.Feel free to contact Todd (schle...@email.arizona.edu) with
questions.
Duties and Responsibilities: The lab manager will oversee the day-to-day
operations of the lab, including the inventorying and ordering of
supplies, insect husbandry, and maintaining lab compliance with safety
regulations.The lab manager will also be involved in multiple aspects of
the lab’s research program, from experimental design to data analysis.
In coordination with Todd, the lab manager will assist and/or train
other lab members including postdocs, graduate students, and
undergraduates. The lab manager will regularly consult with Todd on a
plan to enhance their professional growth and meet their future career
goals.
Minimum qualifications: B.S. in a biological field.Good communication
and critical thinking skills.Hands-on laboratory experience.
Preferred qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in a biological field.Lab
management experience.Experience studying: Drosophila or other insects,
host-parasite interactions, behavior, cell biology, cell culture,
molecular biology techniques, microscopy, genetic mapping, genomics,
statistics…
Salary: $36,000 - $39,000 annually (depending on experience)
Instructions: See the official ad at
https://uacareers.com/postings/19063.To apply please submit (1) a cover
letter with a brief description of how this position would match your
background and your career goals, (2) a CV, and (3) a list of three
people that we can contact as professional references.
