Location: Kingston,RI, USA
Position Information
Posting Number SF01922 Job Title Lab Manager, Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Position Number 108433 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $57,155 - $86,321 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department Cell & Molecular Biology Contact(s)
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Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
Basic Function:
Under the supervision of the Undergraduate Teaching Lab Manager, be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of several undergraduate Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) laboratory courses including, but not limited to, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and medical laboratory science. Responsible for inventorying supplies, chemicals and reagents, assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensuring efficient and safe laboratory operation. Responsible for the general upkeep of the teaching laboratories in addition to associated preparation and storage rooms.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparing course materials such as media, reagent aliquots, and sterile supplies; training and overseeing the work of undergraduate laboratory assistants and assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Responsible for laboratory prep work, including the set-up and breakdown of individual stations.
Responsible for managing lab-associated inventory of basic equipment and consumables, determining if/when supplies need to be ordered, and working with the Lab Manager to place orders.
Responsible for laboratory clean-up, weekly bench-top disinfection, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
Responsible for the general upkeep of the lab spaces and associated prep and storage rooms.
Assist and direct undergraduate helpers with cleaning, organizing, and miscellaneous prep work.
Direct and assist Teaching Assistants when necessary.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform additional duties as required.
Licenses, Tools, and Equipment:
Personal computers, printers, word processing and database/spreadsheet software such as Microsoft 365, and equipment routinely used in cell and molecular laboratories (30 pounds).
Required Qualifications
Required:
1. Bachelor's degree in a life sciences-related field.
2. Demonstrated training or working experience with live organisms (prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic), cells, or tissue culture.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of procedures routinely applied in performing experiments in cell and molecular laboratories (such as aseptic technique, cell culturing, and safety and disposal of biological and chemical waste).
4. Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions (as they pertain to the safe and effective operation of cell and molecular labs).
5. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
1. Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation, care, and maintenance of equipment used in cell and molecular labs.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain inventories of equipment and supplies for the safe and effective operation of cell and molecular labs.
3. Demonstrated ability to lift laboratory equipment and supplies of approximately 30 lbs.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
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Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 12/20/2024 Closing Date 01/03/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document-References - the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
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