Job description

The Department of Biological Sciences provides hands-on lab experiences for a large number of students. This position will coordinate all lab prep of our teaching lab sections through the management of Lab Material Supervisor staff and the associated budget. The position will also serve the role of Building coordinator, and coordinate building projects that affect research and teaching spaces in the department.

The candidate must be able to think critically and demonstrate an ability to use biology and chemistry knowledge to solve complex problems in relation to research and teaching labs. A firm knowledge of biology at an M.S. level as well as a working knowledge of instrumentation, chemical and supply inventory management, and reporting requirements. As this position will be managing 3 classified positions, they must be able to delegate and assess the work performance of subordinates. This person will be working with a wide range of people, both on and off of campus so it is essential that they are able to communicate effectively, which means that they must be able to discuss complex biology and science topics with several audiences (staff, researchers, students, vendors, etc.).

60% of Time the Lab Manager must:

• Daily Management: The routine operation, maintenance, and quality control, as well experimental design & set-up, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
• Fiscal Management: Responsible for fiscal management of facility with supervisor oversight
• Schedule and organize lab training sessions for lab instructors
• Direct the implementation and testing of laboratory activities

35% of Time the Lab Manager must:

• Update lab fee budget regularly and ensure charges are correct and annually report on expenditures and needs
• Coordinate with AES and FOM for projects relating to the Biology department and the Science. Building in general. Keep affected parties informed and mitigate potential disruptions to research and academic activities
• Schedule building-related work orders and coordinate with the department Operations Manager for budgeting
• Manage and renew Biosafety Protocols for Academic Labs
• Submit special course fee requests
• Supervise and evaluate staff
• Assist with department-wide inventory audits
• Establish and renew contracts
• Coordinate evacuation drills

5% of Time the Lab Manager

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and Three (3) Professional References

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: One location

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