Manager, Laboratory

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.   

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