Job Details

Research Lab Manager

Position Number: 6461967
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Lab Manager
Amarillo
41054BR
Veterinary Medicine

Position Description
Key personnel that will assist in conducting meaningful research to assist faculty in teaching and research programs.

Major/Essential Functions
Performs specialized work in the planning, and conducting cell, molecular and animal experimentation, training students and other lab members, at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), under the supervision of a faculty. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising lab activities, and overseeing lab safety and compliance with EHS guidelines and policies. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project

Supports SVM faculty in managing the lab, training students and other lab members
Performs cell, molecular and animal experiments, and reports to an SVM faculty. Performs specialized work in planning, coordinating, and conducting research.
Oversee lab safety and operations consistent with EHS and OLAC/IACUC guidelines and policies. Provides oversight, and coordination of lab operations,
Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness in supporting faculty research.
Other essential job functions and duties listed below and include:
Develop standard of operating procedures (SOP) for the laboratory in cell, molecular and animal experimentation
Optimize and develop new protocols as needed
Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness in supporting lab research
Complete other program-related duties, as assigned.
Oversee organization of specimens, reagents and materials, compile and maintain laboratory's databases and inventories, manage the procurement of supplies, and vendor relationships
Develop relevant methods and conduct gene, protein and metabolite analyses.
Maintain laboratory equipment and its usage
Manage all lab animal studies for ongoing research projects and assist with animal experimentations and relevant technique development, including keep up of instruments used and timelines
Provide regular reports to the supervising faculty on lab operations and management
Assist the faculty in training and co-mentoring students and other lab members, as needed withing SVM
Oversee lab safety and operations
Maintain laboratory equipment and its usage and coordinate usage of SVM core facility equipment use for lab members

Required Qualifications
Master's degree; four years of job-related experience. Additional job-related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years as a research technician or lab manager.
Knowledge of cell, molecular, and animal experimentation
Knowledge and experience with laboratory practices, methods, resources, and standard operating procedures, EHS protocols, IACUC protocols
Computer software knowledge (Excel, Word, ppt, etc).
Ability to work in an environment handling biological samples, and animals
Competence in reading literature, especially experimental protocols and developing and standardizing lab protocols.
Training students

Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Minimum Hire Rate
5298.83

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.