Research Facilities Manager B (Immune Health Institute)

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Posted Job Title

Research Facilities Manager B (Immune Health Institute)

Job Profile Title

Manager B, Facilities

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Research Facilities Operations, the Assistant Manager supports all aspects of facilities oversight for the Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) managed space. This role assists in managing approximately 25,000 NSF of research space across 5 wet bench lab floors, serving 25 Principal Investigators and approximately 200 lab staff. The Assistant Manager helps coordinate equipment management, space planning, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operations to ensure optimal functioning of research facilities.

Job Description

Lab Operations Support

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of 25 Principal Investigators' labs and core facilities across multiple departments including Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medicine, Immune Health, and the Colton Center for Autoimmunity
• Support the relocation process for labs moving into new space in 3600 CCB
• Ensure timely delivery of core services including CO2, LN2, dry ice, and general helpdesk support
• Serve as backup to the Manager during absences, providing continuity of operations

Equipment Management

• Help coordinate equipment life-cycle from acquisition to retirement
• Support maintenance of the equipment inventory system and asset tracking
• Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance and tracking service contracts
• Coordinate equipment training for lab members and manage common equipment calendars
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate necessary repairs

Emergency Response and Safety

• Assist in implementing emergency preparedness/disaster recovery plans
• Provide first response for lab emergencies in the Manager's absence
• Help train lab staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures