What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Laboratory position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center?
Job Title
Manager, LaboratoryAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, 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.