Job ID359046 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyLR-Technical Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code4925 Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 7 - Technical About the Job Summary of Position: The Medical Laboratory Sciences Department is looking to hire a part time Lab Manager to oversee their teaching laboratory spaces. This person is responsible for ensuring safe practices, procedures, and policies are developed and maintained for both the students and faculty involved in teaching laboratories. This person will also be responsible for making sure adequate supplies are available for student laboratories. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 30% Teaching Laboratory and prep room maintenance o Coordinating/scheduling calibration and maintenance of instrumentation o Coordinating lab and prep room cleaning, organization, and purging o Manages the collection, inventory, and disposal of chemical and biological hazardous waste materials 30% Ordering and receiving for General and specific MLS courses o Maintaining general inventory supply o Coordinating with course directors to order laboratory specific supplies o Tracking costs in courses to help to calculate student lab fees o Coordinates with teaching faculty and other individuals and committees to provide or share in laboratory services 20% Hiring and Managing Lab Attendants 15% Safety Officer o Make sure we are compliant with safety protocols. Do self-inspection. Schedule and attend inspections. o Coordinate student and faculty safety training including new employee and yearly requirements as well as lab specific student training. o Maintains a safe work environment for students, faculty, and staff by having a working knowledge of chemicals and biological hazards 5% Miscellaneous Moos Tower office tasks * The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Work arrangements: This role is offered as an on-campus position where you are required to be onsite at our Twin Cities, MN campus on a regular basis. There is the ability for some flexibility with this requirement as some job duties can be done remotely. The specific schedule will be determined between you and your supervisor. Working Conditions: The majority of the work in this position is performed in a general lab/office setting. Supervision: The person hired into this role will supervise 1-2 student employees at a time. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials Required Qualifications: -High school graduation plus two years college coursework in an appropriate scientific field and a minimum of two years of work experience -Two years of experience working in a laboratory setting and working with chemicals -Ability to read, write, and understand English -Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: -Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field or certification as a medical laboratory technician -Extended experience setting up and organizing various types of college science teaching labs -Budgeting skills, experience ordering and maintaining hazardous materials -Experience supervising undergraduate students in a laboratory setting -Experience using MS Office and Google Suites -Demonstrated hardware interface skills; and excellent communication/time management/interpersonal skills. About the Department The is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, occupational therapists, and medical laboratory scientists to tackle society's toughest problems in Minnesota and across the globe. The offers degrees in the programs of pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS-BLS). The pharmacy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. The occupational therapy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. The medical laboratory sciences program is offered on the Twin Cities campus. I teractive technology is used to keep all campuses connected. The University of Minnesota's program is the only accredited 4-year baccalaureate degree program in a public institution in the State of Minnesota. Our graduates play a crucial role empowering health care teams to diagnose and treat patients and manage their illnesses. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. An attached a cover letter and resume are required for this position. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.