Lab Manager
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Posting Details
Posting Number: S11626P
Working Title: Lab Manager
Department: Franklin-Plant Biology
Position Information
Classification Title: Research Professional AD
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Position Summary
The individual will join a biodiversity science research team focused on herbarium record use and conservation genomics. The primary duties of the laboratory manager include planning, organizing, and conducting research, as well as providing technical training to students, employees, and volunteers. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day project-related operations, data collection and processing, data analyses, and database management. This position is funded for a year and may be renewed for up to a total of two years.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Strong R and/or other coding skills.
- Strong knowledge of genomics pipeline(s) – wet lab skills and data analyses.
- Knowledge in database management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
- Perform basic equipment and instrumentation setup and operation.
- Able to work independently, use good judgment, and troubleshoot technical activities.
- Organizational skills, precision, self-awareness, and teamwork.
Physical Demands
- Able to work with small vials, test tubes, and delicate laboratory equipment.
- Able to lift and/or move 40-50 pounds (e.g., potting soil, equipment).
Duties/Responsibilities
Conducting and Analyzing Experiments in the Laboratory:
- Independently conducting laboratory experiments and fieldwork, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Independently analyzing data sets using dynamic tools.
- Data entry and basic analysis and interpretation of results.
Percentage of time: 70
Lab Organization and Maintenance:
- Ensure essential supplies are available in the lab, including ordering and receiving.
- Prepare solutions and media.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab space.
- Manage scheduling of space and undergraduate student hours.
- Communicate effectively with the PI and lab members.
Percentage of time: 15
Training and Mentoring:
- Provide training and mentoring to graduate students and undergraduate workers in bioinformatics tools and techniques.
- Critically review research advances and contribute to development of research proposals.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time: 15
Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Tanisha Williams
Recruitment Contact Email: Tanisha.Williams1@uga.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents:Optional Documents:Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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