General Information
| Position Number | 002190 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Working Title | Lab Manager - NCRC |
| Position Designation | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Employment Type | Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per Year | 12 |
| Work Schedule |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Hours per week
40
FLSA Status
Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Work Location
NC Research Campus, Kannapolis
Salary Range
$68,819 - $78,744
Primary Purpose of Department
The mission of the Bioinformatics and Genomics Department is to turn biological data into knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
Primary Purpose of Position
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics is looking for an experienced and motivated molecular biologist to lead and manage shared laboratory resources at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC). The ideal candidate will have a BS (MS preferred) in a biological science with at least five years of molecular biology lab experience. Candidates should have direct experience with sample preparation and sequencing workflows for lllumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms as well as quantitative molecular detection methods such as ddPCR and qPCR.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Manage the operations of the Bioinformatics and Genomics shared laboratory resources at the NCRC.
- Provide expertise in the design and use of standard and state of the art molecular biology laboratory protocols.
- Identify and apply improvements to procedures and protocols.
- Train researchers, graduate students and department staff in the operation of specialized equipment and the performance of complex protocols.
- Order materials and equipment and proper handling and reception of materials.
- Provide oversight of shared equipment and spaces, including recommendations for space organization, service schedules, and equipment replacement.
- Preparation and shipping of biological samples for external services, such as on dry ice or liquid nitrogen, in accordance with Shipping and Transportation protocol.
- Work with Facilities and EHS on equipment certification, repair, and maintenance.
- Dispose of chemical and biological waste in accordance with protocol.
- Develop new services for the Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics by maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and assisting researchers in development of funding proposals to obtain new instrumentation.
- Assist researchers in developing statements of work and budgets for contracts that make use of departmental shared resources. Develop, track, and report metrics and quality control measures to evaluate the success and opportunities to improve departmental services.
- Pursue laboratory certifications to improve competitiveness of departmental researchers for grants and contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience
- 4 years degree with a minimum of five years related research laboratory experience.
- Minimum of three years experience working with students in a research setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in application of high throughput sequencing and molecular detection technologies. Demonstrated experience in protocol design and optimization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with collaborators at all levels, including departmental and college leadership, researchers, graduate students, and scientific support staff.
- Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members. Demonstrated enthusiasm for challenging problems and innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, motivation, and build trust with a diverse team.
- Demonstrated ability to work within time and budget constraints to drive projects to completion. - Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
- Master's degree is a plus.
- Prior vaccination to rabies is a plus but not required.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your resume.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
For additional information about the department, please visit our website at https://bioinformatics.uncc.eduhttps://bioinformatics.charlotte.edu/.
Posting Open Date
07/31/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Hire Date
09/01/2024
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Cory Brouwer at cory.brouwer@charlotte.edu.
