Lab Manager, Treasure Valley Anatomy & Physiology Lab

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Job Description

The Treasure Valley Anatomy & Physiology Laboratories (TVAPL) Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ISU-Meridian Treasure Valley Anatomy & Physiology Laboratories (TVAPL) and ensuring a safe and effective laboratory environment that supports high-quality human anatomy education, research, and training. Key responsibilities include implementing the highest laboratory safety standards, policies, and procedures; managing the ethical procurement and disposition of human anatomical donors and specimens; actively participating in lab-based teaching and dissection; managing lab operational resources and expenditures; supporting budgeting and planning efforts; supervising staff, techs, and volunteers; and coordinating scheduling for bioskills and other professional laboratory programs. Working closely with the Director of the Labs, the Lab Manager also supports the continued expansion and strategic growth of TVAPL.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the ISU-Meridian TVAPL labs.
• Ensure strict compliance with all laboratory safety, security, and regulatory requirements, including hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Implement and maintain guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures governing lab use and operations.
• Manage the ethical procurement, use, and disposition of human anatomical donors and fresh/frozen specimens to support TVAPL lab users, including ICOM.
• Actively participate in TVAPL lab-based educational programs and courses through teaching and dissection.
• Take active part in the development and execution of annual TVAPL budgets, business, and staffing plans.
• Supervise collaboratively TVAPL staff, technicians, volunteers, and support personnel.
• Manage laboratory financial expenditures, chemicals, consumables, equipment, and supplies.
• Work with vendors to obtain bids, procure supplies and equipment, and recommend necessary purchases.
• Schedule and oversee TVAPL Bioskills and professional lab activities.
• Ensure effective execution of TVAPL's mission, goals, and strategic priorities.
• Drive the strategic growth and expansion of the TVAPL labs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in human anatomy, biology, physiology, clinical laboratory science, exercise science, or related fields from a regionally accredited university in the USA or a USA recognized foreign university.
• Minimum of three years relevant management experience in a lab-setting in higher education or health care environment that includes supervisory and budgetary experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance with regulations, organizational skills including setting priorities, and sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in human anatomical donor prosection, and comprehensive management of the anatomy laboratory facility.
• Demonstrated high professional and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in human anatomy, biology, physiology, clinical laboratory science, exercise science, or related fields from a regionally accredited university in the USA or a USA recognized foreign university.
• Record of success in teaching various lab-based human anatomy, clinical anatomy, and related instructional courses.
• More than five years relevant management experience in a lab-setting in higher education or health care environment that includes supervisory and budgetary experience.
• Demonstrated collaboration with multiple groups including medical personnel, faculty and medical, post-secondary, high school students, and community stakeholders.
• At least two years of experience managing human anatomical laboratory work.
• Experience with operations for human anatomical donations programming.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and/or fundraising.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 7, 2026. Salary will be between $75,000 and $80,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

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Posting Number: req2683
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

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