Research Lab Manager

The McCulloch Lab at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University is seeking a research lab manager to play a role in the development of a new lab facility and research initiatives for new organic semi-conducting materials and devices. Professor Iain McCulloch leads research focused on elucidating new structure property relationships in the design of semi-conducting materials for use in applications such as electrochemical transistors, solar fuels, and photovoltaics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation of a new lab facility and will hold a lab manager role, leading lab members in the set up and proper operations of a complex cutting-edge chemistry lab. The lab manager will report directly to the lab director, Professor McCulloch, and work closely with research group postdocs, graduate students, research visitors, and lab staff.

The term of the position is one year, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.

Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. All candidates are subject to the University's background check policy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation of a new lab facility and will hold a lab manager role, leading lab members in the set up and proper operations of a complex cutting-edge chemistry lab. The lab manager will report directly to the lab director, Professor McCulloch, and work closely with research group postdocs, graduate students, research visitors, and lab staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership support for the McCulloch research group. Oversee a complex cutting-edge chemistry lab and manage the day-to-day research operations of the laboratory. Support research projects including create research and scientific protocols, manage ongoing research projects, coordinate and organize research activities. Contribute to the execution of research projects, including incorporating new scientific instrumentation and advances.
• Build a state of the art research lab; order major complex chemistry and organic electronics instruments and equipment to perform sophisticated research experiments. Support scientific and technical advances in the general organic electronics, organic photocatalysis, and organic bioelectronics. Create complex scientific protocols; ensure timely submissions and manage continuing reviews. Develop, test, and implement research projects.
• Support oversight of research assistants (HR); manage their work assignments; manage and mentor lab members consisting of undergrads, graduate students, and casual employees and support successful completion of projects. Train individuals on specific aspects of the research workflow, scientific methods, and laboratory safety.
• Create and maintain excellent and timely SOPs and communications regarding research operations with members. Plan and organize research meetings and schedules. Keep lab resources and project records organized and up to date. Order supplies.

Applicants must have a Master’s or professional degree, 3-6 years’ academic and work experience in an academic research lab, at least two years' research experience in an organic chemistry lab or relevant scientific area, be comfortable in an interdisciplinary research environment, and demonstrate experience in the facilitation of a new lab. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The term of the position is one year, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.

Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references. All candidates are subject to the University's background check policy.

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