Scientific Laboratory Manager - Virology
Job no: 533559
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science
Department: 29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS / MICROBIO
Classification Title: Scientific Laboratory Manager - Virology
Job Description:
Responsible for development and maintenance of lab bioinformatic capabilities, including receiving the necessary training to carry out responsibilities, participating in multi-laboratory genomics collaborations, providing bioinformatic assistance to laboratory personnel, and serving as a liaison with other laboratories or outside vendors to facilitate submission of genomics samples and interpretation of genomics data.
Carry out an independent research project, with the expectation of generating first author publications.
The incumbent helps develop and manage budgets and coordinate a high volume of purchasing for the numerous projects. The incumbent serves as fiscal liaison with the various departments involved and ensures the appropriate distribution of expenses and serves as liaison with vendors. The incumbent will research, order, receive, and redistribute laboratory equipment, supplies, and reagents (tissue culture reagents, chemicals, plastic ware). This includes researching and comparing products and then negotiating with vendors for the best prices, as well as proper storage and disposal. Reports location of decaled equipment to the departmental contact on request for inventory purposes. Keeps a detailed inventory of both decaled and nondecaled equipment in the lab.
Train and oversee new undergraduate and graduate students, and ensure that laboratory personnel adhere to standard operating procedures.
Assist the PI in planning new research proposals and protocols. This includes: (1) assisting with the budget preparation by providing appropriate information about the required personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies; (2) recording, keeping, and assisting in the preparation of appropriate regulatory documents such as IACUC protocols, hazardous materials and biohazard reports, and other similar documents; (3) assisting the PI in determining appropriate time-lines based on the requirements of the protocol and the availability of laboratory space, personnel, and equipment.
The incumbent assists in coordinating the functioning of the laboratory by scheduling the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment. Maintains the laboratory procedures manual. Direct a regular maintenance program for all laboratory equipment. This includes researching and negotiating appropriate service agreements and the scheduling of all maintenance activities. Serves as contact for any equipment maintenance or scheduling problems that arise.
Responsible for oversight of appropriate storage and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste (chemical waste, radioactive waste, infectious bio-hazardous waste).
Other duties as assigned.
Annual salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience, appropriate college course work may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in an appropriate area of specialization preferred.
Experience in fiscal/administrative/regulatory compliance required.
Experience as laboratory manager required.
Small animal model experience required. Virology experience required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a time-limited position and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.
If you are a Florida resident claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD-214 for consideration.
In order to be considered, you must upload references and resume/CV.
If selected as one of the final candidates, three letters of recommendation must be provided.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Advertised: 17 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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