Laboratory Manager

Position Information

The faculty and staff of the UCR School of Medicine's Division of Biomedical Sciences are working to build a broad understanding of human disease, therapeutics and design of predictive experimental model systems through an innovative and rigorous program that integrates medical curriculum with mentored research and critical analysis of research-based modeling of human pathophysiology while working to bridge the gulfs between basic science and clinical medicine. To learn more about UCR's Biomedical Sciences, please visit www.biomed.ucr.edu. The Obenaus Laboratory in the Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California Riverside is seeking a Laboratory Manager to manage an interdisciplinary laboratory. Responsibilities will include assisting with surgery and experimental protocols, managing breeding colonies, scheduling experiments, performing daily animal care, collaborating with our research colleagues, maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory compliance, analyzing data, performing basic and advanced bench protocols, and participating in weekly laboratory meetings. The full salary range for the Laboratory Manager is $64,496.38 to $103,718.76 per year. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $78,608.68 per year. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.

Requirement

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience with animal handling and surgery.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate scientific information clearly with research and support staff (written and verbal).Proficient in MS Office, databases and online financial and procurement systems.Active listening, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve questions, concerns, issues or problems and ensure cooperative and productive working relationships.Working knowledge of practices and procedures of safety and emergency preparedness.Working organizational skills to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, to establish goals and work load priorities, and to meet project deadlines within budget and time constraints.Skills to work under pressure of deadlines in a stressful environment.Working knowledge of practices and procedures relating to facility maintenance.Written communication skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, and training documents.Knowledge of the regulations and procedures for the safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.Skills to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of the Institutional Biosafety Committee policies/procedures, Exposure Control Plans and Medical Waste Management plans.Bilingual (Spanish-English) language skills.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

The Obenaus Laboratory in the Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California Riverside is seeking a Laboratory Manager to manage an interdisciplinary laboratory. Responsibilities will include assisting with surgery and experimental protocols, managing breeding colonies, scheduling experiments, performing daily animal care, collaborating with our research colleagues, maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment, ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory compliance, analyzing data, performing basic and advanced bench protocols, and participating in weekly laboratory meetings.