Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences; Biotech Center Core

Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences (Biotech Center Core)

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The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking applicants for a Laboratory Manager with experience in molecular biology laboratories who can manage a shared Biotechnology Center (Applied Research and Technology Program) Core Facility. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating and teaching biology lab courses. The candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate student researchers while maintaining a safe working environment.

The main function of the Center is to facilitate the diverse instructional and research activities of the Center members and their students. Properly trained students and faculty are granted access to the core facility equipment and supplies. Major equipment in the facility includes thermal cyclers, real-time PCR, fluorescence imaging system, confocal microscope, plate readers, centrifuges, flow cytometer, and an autoclave.

This is a regular twelve-month full-time position.

• Manage Biotechnology Center Core Facility. This includes managing inventories, supplies, and service contracts and maintaining all Core Facility Equipment. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students.
• Teach and coordinate Biology Lab courses and contribute to outreach activities.
• Supervise student workers and provide appropriate training to support research and teaching activities. This includes appropriate instruction/training on the safe operation of equipment in the Core Facility and the teaching labs.
• Support faculty research and efforts to introduce new techniques/procedures into classroom settings.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for laboratory safety questions and related issues.

• Master of Science degree in a biologically-related discipline by the start of appointment, including at least 18 credits in Biology graduate coursework
• Teaching experience as either a Graduate Teaching Assistant or instructor of record
• Broad experience in molecular/cellular techniques and instrumentation

Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000

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