Position Information
Official Job Title: LABORATORY MANAGER
Position Number: 01303790
Division: College of Letters & Science
Department: B485100 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Position Type: Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type: Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis: Annual
Salary Grade: 23
FLSA Status: Exempt
Percent: 100%
Posting Type: Staff
UWM Description: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background.
School/College/Division Description: The Department of Biological Sciences is large and productive with an annual budget of approximately $7.7M. It consists of 20 faculty, 10 academic staff, and a significant international student population.
Job Summary: This is a fixed-term renewable appointment. Work will be performed primarily on-site. Hybrid work options may be available.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and break down of weekly laboratory exercises for all assigned courses.
- Participate in weekly prep meetings to support instructors in laboratory exercises.
- Contribute to the improvement and design of instructional laboratory exercises.
- Coordinate ordering and receipt of lab materials and supplies.
- Maintain inventory system for laboratory materials.
- Establish and monitor safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
- Evaluate and maintain the budget for supplies and equipment.
- Manage year-round care for live specimens.
- Provide on-call assistance to teaching assistants.
- Supervise teaching assistants and student employees.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
- Biological laboratory and fieldwork experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of common software packages.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS, PhD, or graduate coursework in Ecology, Zoology, or Botany.
- Experience in managing biological laboratory activities (2+ years preferred).
- Teaching experience in Biological Sciences.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Target Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000/annually.
Benefits and Total Rewards: UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans.
Application Instructions: Applicants will be expected to provide: 1) a Resume 2) a cover letter that addresses professional experience 3) a list of three professional references.
Application Deadline: 10/20/2024
Position Contact Name: (414) 229-3379
Contact Email: uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
Legal Notices: UWM is an AA/EO employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job Categories: Management/Supervisory, Office, Administrative, and Clerical Support, Project Management, Research.
Required Documents: Cover Letter, References, Resume
Optional Documents:
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