Posting Details
- Posting Number: S12753P
- Working Title: Laboratory Manager II
- Department: VetMed-Tifton Diagnostic Lab
- Posting Type: External
- Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
- Employment Type: Employee
- Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
- Full/Part time: Full Time
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
- Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
- Posting Date: 10/08/2024
- Closing Date: 01/06/2025
- Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2024
- Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
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: Supervision and management of the Molecular Diagnostics Section (including BSL3 and CLIA labs); Sectional staff includes 3 full-time employees. Participate in bench-work testing when necessary and in charge of training of new employees. Verification of results produced by the section personnel before those results are sent to clients. Oversight of the quality assurance program in the section. Maintain inventories and order reagents and supplies for the section.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation of the Molecular Diagnostic Section (including BSL3 and CLIA labs).
- Ensure that submitted samples are processed, tested and results reported in a timely manner.
- Conduct annual employee evaluations.
- Participate in the hiring of section personnel.
- Supervise and train new technicians and student workers.
- Supervise general housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, organizing etc.) in Molecular, BSL3 and CLIA lab.
- Manage the day-to-day operations, trouble-shoot problems with testing and initiate changes as needed, with input from the faculty supervisor.
- Assist educational activities for visiting students, interns and externs etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail with good organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
- Ability to conduct research, follow both oral and written instructions.
Physical Demands: Some light lifting. Extended periods of bench work.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access? Yes
Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
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