at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
LAB MANAGER
Position Number
8150374
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
PHYSIOLOGY
Location Code
PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform assigned experiments under the primary direction of the Principal Investigator (includes design, preparation for, and execution of experiments, followed by data analysis and figure preparation).
- Serve as the laboratory compliance manager (maintains, updates and spot-checks records relating to general lab protocols, lab animal use and disposition, controlled substances, and chemicals/laboratory safety).
- Provide guidance to students, research assistants, and research residents on best laboratory practices (e.g., proper lab notebook maintenance, general record keeping, and data analysis).
- Attend to general laboratory matters including, but not limited to literature searches, supply inventory/purchases, interaction with sales representatives, participation in development of manuscripts.
- Responsible for general maintenance of lab ordering, restocking, organization/inventory of materials (including archived biospecimens), cleaning, filing, preventative maintenance and repair of all instrumentation.
- Serve as initial point of contact for lab members regarding problems/complaints lab members have regarding materials (including experimental materials, computer issues, timing issues for their work).
- Monitor and instruct new lab members and summer students, provide instruction on how to correctly record and analyze results.
- Serve as liaison with vendors and provides research on equipment and consumable products, including their associated protocols.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree Preferred: Masters Degree Specify Degree(s): Biological or physical sciences Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications
Minimum education: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
- Job experience: 6-10 years or Master's degree with experience
- Familiarity with scientific graphing and statiscal software packages
- Familiarity with microscopy and/or other imaging techniques, including use of associated software for analysis
- Strong written and verbl communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Experience with university/academic procurement/purchasing systems and procedures
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn various software programs used in the research lab.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Animals, None
Open Date
07/02/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28534
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
