Position Title:

Life Sciences Core Laboratory Manager

The Life Sciences Core Laboratory Manager will oversee all facilities and equipment related to the life science core laboratory in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The individual will support investigators and their collaborators served by the facility by providing training, technical expertise, and research support on various instrumentation and laboratory techniques. In this way, the individual will help faculty and students advance biological research across the Division.

1. Generates publication quality data using laboratory techniques, including:a. Cell culture.b. Standard protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis and blotting techniques.c. Standard molecular techniques, including nucleic acid extraction and quantification, subcloning, restriction analysis, and PCR-based amplification techniques.d. Confocal microscopy.e. Other emerging technology.2. Ensures the function of the life sciences core facility by ensuring:a. The safety, cleanliness, and organization of the facility.b. Needed supplies are in-stock and accessible to individuals using the facility.c. Instruments are operational and properly utilized; andd. Enforce laboratory safety and housekeeping practices across all research facilities.3. Manages the use of the life science core facility by directly performing or coordinating and ensuring the performance of the following:a. Providing technical assistance and training to investigators, their students, and individuals associated with Spelman-funded projects (collaborators, technicians, research assistants, post-docs, etc.).b. Conducting workshops and seminars on techniques and services offered in the facility.c. Maintaining and routinely servicing multi-user equipment and inventory, including autoclave, cryotank, and low temp freezers.d. Calibrating life science laboratory instrumentation.e. Establishing a coordinated system to improve the efficiency in the use of research spaces and related equipment, including but not limited to creating user logs and scheduling protocols for the use of the core facility.f. Working with evaluations to establish protocols for analyzing the impact of the life sciences core and generating relevant reports.g. Preparing routine correspondence and memoranda detailing the services of the facility and relevant announcements.h. Maintaining communication with all stakeholders on the status of data acquisition, coordinating student training, and other professional development activities, and making recommendations for equipment upgrades and repair.4. Expands the functionality of the life science core to ensure the use of techniques that reflect the current state of the science by:a. Coordinating with directors of core labs in the AUC at other institutions to expand the services of the core facility through increased access to the neighboring facilities.b. Identifying new techniques and instrumentation that could be beneficial to Spelman College investigators and being proactive about receiving the training necessary to expand the services available in the core facility.c. Attending seminars and conferences and completing specialized training and other appropriate professional development activities;d. Providing assistance in biomedical imaging and bio-computing areas.5. Responds to after-hours emergencies occurring in the life science core lab and notify appropriate personnel.6. Assists in preparing research proposals, publications, and presentations related to protocols utilized in the laboratory.7. Manages the life science core laboratory budget by recommending the purchase of relevant items or equipment and documenting expenditures.8. Maintains records of repair and maintenance contracts on equipment.9. Adheres to the safety regulations and procedures outlined by the College and as governed by state and federal guidelines.10.Assists the Environmental Health and Safety Manager in creating new safety protocols for the life science core lab and serves as a committee member of the Science Center Safety sub- committee.11. Identifies secondary facilities for sample storage and research activities that may be utilized in the event of an emergency that limits access to the science center.
DIMENSIONSThis position has direct accountability for the Life Science Core Lab budget.

Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience is required.
The individual must be able to work independently and demonstrate keen problem-solving ability in the laboratory operation.
The individual must be able to operate instrumentation (and related software) and conduct protocols described in essential duties. Knowledge of other instrumentation and protocols is a plus.
This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
The position requires college-level math skills (algebra and pre-calculus or higher) and the ability to conduct statistical analysis of data.
Applicants for the position must be able to write reports, professional correspondence, and procedure manuals. The individual must also be able to develop presentations and manage the online dissemination of information via a blog, email blast, or other social media platforms. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff and the general public is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). In addition to producing correspondence, duties may involve assignments that require creating spreadsheets that include formulas and pivot tables, tables, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, computer- generated graphics, use of Outlook, Banner Financial Module, and Internet navigation. The use of scanners and the generation of scannable labels are required. Incumbents must be able to use data analysis software such as sigma plot and others relevant to the field.

PhD in a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience is preferred.

Certifications relevant to safety and instrumentation are a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, walk, and hear, use hands to operate office and laboratory equipment. The employee frequently is required to: stand, reach with hands and arms, and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The employee is occasionally required to: climb or balance, and stoop or kneel or crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include an ability to adjust focus.

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Full-time

This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.

Exempt

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SC0705P

08/19/2024

Yes

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