Laboratory Manager I

Position Summary

This position is responsible for prepping and maintaining the introductory, instructional biology laboratory sections. This includes but is not limited to: daily maintenance of multiple instructional laboratory sections (several days each week), setting up and breaking down laboratory materials, ordering, preparing, and culturing laboratory materials. This position involves use of a P-Card.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent organization skills. Ability to work independently and trouble shoot problems. Good interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, basic computer skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed laboratory prep notes of standard operating procedures and updating with changes as needed.
• Maintenance of records and documentation associated with the teaching laboratory classrooms.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment (microscopes, spectrophotometers, pipets, etc.)
• Arranging professional service for instruments to be cleaned and calibrated as needed.
• Keeping records of safety data sheets for chemical use and hazardous waste management
• Providing supervision, safety information, and instructions for student staff
• Trouble-shooting equipment/supply issues.

Percentage of time: 25

• Weekly prep of introductory biology laboratories.
• Setting up and breaking down 2-3 teaching laboratories each week
• Daily stocking and changing out lab materials to support GLA (Graduate Laboratory Assistant) teaching.
• Email communications to students and GLAs in the specific lab course(s) that the lab manager is assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time: 25