Lab Manager

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Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Manager to join the DeMarco Laboratory in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University, where we conduct NIH-funded studies exploring language and cognition in the brain, its breakdown after damage, and its recovery. This includes administering standardized and experimental tests to participants with aphasia or healthy individuals; recruiting, screening and consenting new participants; scoring research assessments; participating in outreach activities; contributing to meetings focused on participant issues, scoring, and participant case reports. The Lab Manager may also develop novel testing and scoring protocols when necessary, and will have opportunities to analyze data, present findings at conferences, and write manuscripts. The Lab Manager will also be responsible for the day-to-day research operations of the lab, including managing IRB protocols, overseeing undergraduate research assistants, organizing lab meetings, and fulfilling other research administrative needs of the lab.Work InteractionsThe second paragraph should indicate how the worked performed by this position fits into the overall scheme of the organization. An effective summary will indicate how the work of this position interacts/influences other members of the department, including reporting relationships. Please note the title of the position to whom this position reports as well as the titles of any direct reports to this position (if applicable). This paragraph also allows an opportunity to tie the position and department to the overall mission and goals of Georgetown University.In the broader context of the DeMarco Lab, the Lab Manager plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between individual research projects and the collective vision of our lab. The Lab Manager reports directly to Dr. DeMarco.Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.Requirements and QualificationsUse this section to indicate the minimum academic levels/program required to perform the work (i.e., High School, College, B.A., M.A., Doctorate). This space must also include the minimum amount and type of practical experience required for a successful candidate. Technical qualifications and specialized certifications necessary to successfully complete the work should also be listed in this area.Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here.Requirements and QualificationsMinimum Requirements:•Academic Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related field.•Experience: At least 3-5 years of practical experience in a neuroscience or related research laboratory setting, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.•Technical Qualifications: Proficiency in standard laboratory equipment operation and maintenance, understanding of research protocol adherence, and familiarity with basic data management software.•Specialized Certifications: None required, but those relevant to lab safety, equipment operation, or specialized research techniques will be considered a plus.•Excellent spoken and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:•Academic Level: Master’s Degree in Neuroscience or a related field.•Experience: 3-5 years of practical experience in a neuroscience lab, with a focus on aphasia research specifically.•Technical Qualifications: Advanced skills in neuroimaging techniques, data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python), and laboratory database management.•Specialized Certifications: Certifications in advanced lab techniques, lab safety training, or other relevant areas that demonstrate a deeper expertise in the field.Sponsored Project Management (if applicable)

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