Posting Details
Position Number008694Position TitleSenior Research Laboratory Manager - 008694DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment710150 - Research OfficeMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution a approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of progressively responsible research laboratory experience, two years of which were in a supervisor capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine – Research Office is seeking to hire a Senior Research Lab Manager. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Oversees new lab startups by coordinating deliveries of lab supplies and equipment, and orienting new researchers.
- Oversees lab closeouts to ensure that laboratory chemicals and supplies are disposed of or relocated in accordance with procedures set by the Safety & Environmental Compliance and Property Management departments, including surplus or obsolete equipment.
- Serves as the Building Safety Coordinator at the Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI).
- Ensures that research operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory policies, including those for lab and chemical safety, radiation and laser safety, IBC, and OSHA.
- Conducts informal inspections as needed.
- Accompanies IBC inspectors during their reviews of laboratories.
- Serves as point-of-contact at the MCI for the Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance.
- Ensures that up-to-date chemical inventories are provided by investigators to the Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance (SEC) annually.
- Arranges pick up of accumulated chemical waste.
- Oversees property control by ensuring that new equipment is tagged, conducting annual inventory checks and submitting property control forms.
- Submits requests for building maintenance.
- Monitors common lab equipment for optimal performance, assists in trouble shooting, renews service contracts (as applicable) and schedules preventative maintenance.
- Monitors tissue culture and fume hoods at the MCI for correct functioning and arrange repair or replacement as needed.
- Assists investigators with getting POs for purchases over $5,000 and organizes legal review for quotes with Terms and Conditions.
- Liaises with Environmental Services and Stericycle for disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Oversees ordering, delivery and storage of liquid nitrogen at the MCI.
- Inspects cryosafes on a daily basis to ensure adequate nitrogen levels.
- Monitors, maintains, and orders dry ice for the research laboratories and the Clinical Trials Office
- Orders gases for labs as required.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date05/15/2024Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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