Research Team Manager

JOB SUMMARY:  The Research Team Manager will be
responsible for leading research activities of the company, including creating experimental designs and
strategies, managing a research team, allocating resources, and presenting
results 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Leading and managing the activities of a research team
    including designing project experimental setups, allocating resources,
    managing the team, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions.  Up to
    30% bench work  Hands-on knowledge of all experimental procedures
    practiced by the team, including handling and processing of human-derived
    clinical specimens, body fluids and liquid biopsies  Documentation and presentation of data and results to company management Working
    closely with other company teams and departments in a flexible and
    highly-collaborative way to advancing the company goals and missions. Keeping
    up to date with latest developments in the field by reading literature and
    attending relevant conferences  Presentation
    of research achievements in conferences and other outward-facing
    activities and international travel.   Ability to communicate
    with the Company’s international colleagues outside of the standard business
    hours of the Rehovot office 
REPORTS TO:  Vice President Biochemistry  
  KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
PhD  in Biology/Life Sciences  
5 years’ experience in leading research teams 
Hands on experience in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extractions and real-time PCR 
Hands on experience in NGS library prep techniques, including target enrichment 
Fluent scientific and professional English