University of Wisconsin-Madison · 1 day ago
Metabolomics Lab Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$66K/yr - $66K/yrThe University of Wisconsin-Madison's Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is seeking a Lab Manager for their Metabolomics Lab to analyze metabolites from plant biomass conversion. The role involves directing a team, managing lab operations, and developing analytical methods while ensuring compliance with standards.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Directs and supervises the day-to-day laboratory operations, quality control programs, and/or staff of a work unit to ensure compliance with organization and regulatory agency standards
Develops and facilitates trainings regarding scientific experimentation, technical procedures, and equipment operations to various audiences
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures in alignment with strategic initiatives and objectives
Monitors program budgets and expenditures
Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information, making recommendations to leadership, and representing the interests of the unit
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Qualification
Required
Experience with analytical chemistry sample preparation methodology, including the preparation of calibration and reference standards
Experience with interpreting chromatographic and mass spectrometry data using both HPLC and GC/MS instrumentation
Experience with training and directing others in analytical sample preparation and operation of analytical chemistry instrumentation
Experience managing lab supply chain and chemical and consumable inventory
Experience in developing analytical methods based on client demand; working with clients to determine method requirements, formulating a testing plan, and communicating progress to clients
Preferred
Proficiency with Empower HPLC software and ChomaTOF GC/MS software
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Leco GC/MS and Agilent HPLC analytical instruments
Knowledge of analysis and quantification of fermentation products
Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field is highly preferred
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
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