Senior Research Laboratory Manager - 008694

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 008694

Position Title Senior Research Laboratory Manager - 008694

Division College of Medicine

Department 710150 - Research Office

Minimum 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 Qualifications

Job 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

• 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.
  
  

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/15/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular