Department: College of Science
Classification: Research Staff 12-month
Job Category: Research Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Manassas, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The van Hoek Laboratory is housed in the School of Systems Biology (SSB) in the College of Science (COS) and does fundamental biological research in bacteriology and the development of potential new antimicrobial agents, especially against multi-drug resistant and dangerous bacteria. Dr. van Hoek is the Principal Investigator and lab head.
About the Position:
The Laboratory is seeking a Research Manager position in microbiology/bacteriology in Dr. Monique van Hoek’s research group at the George Mason University SciTech Campus in Manassas, VA. We invite talented and motivated individuals with a Masters’ degree in Microbiology and relevant experience to apply. We seek an individual who is interested in developing antimicrobial peptides as a new approach to the treatment of multi-drug resistant bacteria. The Research Manager will participate in the evaluation of antimicrobial peptides.
The purpose of this position is to support the sponsored research project Antibacterial peptide development and non-GLP in vivo demonstration of activity and efficacy against MDR Biofilm-forming wound pathogens (ESKAPE). The Research Manager works with the PI to accomplish the technical goals of the grant. These include performing the experiments as outlined in the Statement of Work. The Research Manager is responsible for designing and performing experiments in consultation with the PI, recording and analyzing data, helping to manage the project including ordering, safety compliance and inventory, helping to prepare reports for the sponsor and developing manuscripts along with the PI. The Research Manager helps the PI to communicate with collaborators and manage team data.
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Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Research Manager at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: March 8, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 22, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
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