North Carolina State University · 1 month ago
Lab Manager - Biotech Teaching
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $68K/yrNorth Carolina State University is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, laboratory-based education in molecular biotechnology. The Lab Manager – Biotech Teaching is responsible for maintaining classroom laboratory facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting the educational endeavors of students and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Maintain supplies and reagents: ensure sufficient levels of materials, monitor inventory of stocks, and work with the Business Officer to ensure orders are requested in sufficient time to receive for courses. Follow the university’s best practice of ensuring the best pricing for materials needed on each order
Maintain a chemical inventory list and arrange proper disposal with the Department of ESH
Maintain lab equipment in working order, maintaining relationships with maintenance and repair representatives, including groups performing annual Planned Maintenance Agreements for some equipment, to schedule around classes when possible, and in coordination with the Business Officer for payment or sending invoices
Serve as Capital Asset Coordinator to add new equipment and maintain inventory annually
Work as a team with faculty and instructors to ensure that all understand and follow the organizational systems created
Preparation of materials for BIT 410/510 (“Core Course”) lab sections
Assist instructors with advanced lab classes if time allows
Ensure that lab spaces are all in agreement with current university health and safety specifications
Ensure that faculty, instructors, and students follow safety regulations within all laboratory spaces, including the appropriate use of PPE at all times
Briefly instruct classes on safety requirements at the start of each course
Ensure that the program facilities are maintained at a high standard; coordinate with housekeeping and facilities for repairs, renovations, and upkeep by using university systems to request necessary assistance. Ensure notices and materials on display are current
Serve as one of the building liaisons for information related to ongoing projects that may affect access to the building, keeping faculty and staff apprised of any major impacts, and maintain relations with other programs in the building
Manage distribution and inventory of keys to any program rooms or offices; ensure return of keys as appropriate
Attend weekly group meetings with faculty and staff
Willingness to participate in outreach programs as available (ex., NC School for the Deaf and University Open House) to represent the Program to families and prospective students
Train and supervise undergraduate students to assist with lab prep or cleanup as needed; monitor and approve working hours
Serve as the main point of contact with vendor sales representatives
Maintain inventory of capital assets through the university system
Help select undergraduate student laboratory assistants, monitor and assign tasks, and coordinate their work in conjunction with instructor’s needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or related field required; master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Knowledge of lab safety practices and sterile technique is essential
Working knowledge of biotechnology research materials, equipment, reagents, and mammalian cell culture sterile technique
Familiarity with standard molecular biology equipment and tools, and a desire to learn maintenance and running of analytical equipment
Organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work within a varied team setting, are essential
This position coordinates inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies and lab instruments necessary to the lab operations, as well as supporting ordering in coordination with the Business Officer
Preferred
Master's Degree in a Life Science or related field preferred
Experience working in a research laboratory environment
Candidate must be highly organized
Benefits
Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
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