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Job Title

Manager, Laboratory

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Laboratory Manager, under direction, coordinates the distribution, oversight, and

maintenance of supplies and equipment in departmental laboratories. Prepares

specifications, oversees laboratory set-ups, and ensures efficient operations of

demonstrations and/or equipment in teaching laboratories.

What you need to know

Please note: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Five years of related experience in laboratory management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

+ Ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

+ Knowledge of scientific and clinical equipment (e.g., EEG, vitals machines, ECG)

+ Knowledge of proper preparation, handling, and disposal of biologicals, chemicals, and glassware.

Responsibilities:

Operations

+ Equips staff with instruments, disposable supplies, and chemicals.

+ Organizes laboratory supplies in teaching labs and stockrooms.

+ Maintains files with inventory of equipment, instruments, and chemicals.

+ Disposes laboratory waste according to safety regulations.

+ Re-stocks supplies, places and receives orders, and files documentation of

+ received supplies.

+ Manages laboratory equipment and instruments in proper operating conditions and assists with special projects.

Supervision

+ Instructs students and staff on the use instrumentation.

+ Supervises student workers in the laboratory and manages their schedules,

+ duties, and tasks.

+ Maintains updated trainings and certifications in laboratory safety procedures and

+ ensures the teaching and creation of laboratory manuals.

+ Attends and participates in departmental meetings or other meetings pertaining

+ to laboratory matters.

+ Ensures that procedures are carried out appropriately and issues are addressed.

+ Adheres to Federal, State, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS)

+ procedures, policies, and safety regulations

+ Maintains quality assurance manuals, Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), validation of laboratory procedures, check sample program, and record control.

Regulatory

+ Assists PI with IRB, grant budgets, and as needed regulatory matters.

Why Texas A&M University ?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.