Job Information
University of Utah Manager, Laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/09/2024
Requisition Number PRN39430B
Job Title Manager, Laboratory
Working Title Manager, Laboratory
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 02347 - HCI Birgit Knoechel Resch Prog
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60700 to 115300
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptional candidate for a Laboratory Manager in a dynamic team exploring drug resistance, immunotherapy and immunoprofiling in patients with cancer. The successful candidate will work under minimal supervision, and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to laboratory functions pertaining to areas including (but not limited to) specimen handling, data collection, process management, standard operating procedure development and adherence, data analyses and outcomes monitoring. He/she will be responsible for performing and/or overseeing the steps needed to work with human cancer samples and cell lines and prepare libraries for comprehensive genomic sequencing. He/She will use fluorescent microscopy-based micromanipulation and flow cytometry and perform next-generation sequencing, including library preparation. He/She will work principally to meet production goals and requirements, but will also seek to improve existing processes and/or innovate new approaches. The incumbent will be expected to work largely independently on a daily basis after training, but will coordinate closely with the principal investigator and others.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Supervises and trains junior technicians and ensures competency of staff through hands-on supervision and training
Manages inventory of biological samples.
Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of required reagents and supplies.
Seeks to improve existing processes, develops standard operating procedures and evaluat new approaches.
Troubleshoots protocols as needed.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment to complete investigations.
Prepares primary human blood and tumor samples for further processing
Handles sensitive primary human cells. Uses established protocols and works closely with core facilities and collaborators.
Performs isolation of circulating tumor cells and other single cells using fluorescent microscopy-based micromanipulation, flow cytometry and other techniques
Operates next-generation sequencing machines and prepares libraries for next-generation sequencing
Learn, execute and further develop sequencing library construction, next-generation sequencing protocols and explore novel techniques of low input genomics.
Documents, compiles, and analyzes experimental protocols and data.
Attends team meetings to share results, plan projects and experiments.
Other related tasks as required.
Problem-Solving
Must possess a high level of initiative and the ability to work with little supervision while adhering to Standard Operation Procedures.
Must have excellent written, documentation, and oral communication skills.
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive in identifying problems and solutions to address them.
Must be an exceptional team player.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Additional Qualifications:
Familiarity with fluorescent microscopy or flow cytometry is required.
Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR and/or sequencing library construction required.
Familiarity or experience with next-generation sequencing and library preparation preferred.
Working knowledge of computers required; familiarity with computer programming preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4 – 6 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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