Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S11815P |
Working Title |
Lab Manager |
Department |
VetMed-Infectious Diseases |
About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community () |
College/Unit/Department website |
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Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
None |
Advertised Salary |
50,000 |
Posting Date |
03/19/2024 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
04/08/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Position Information
Classification Title |
Research Professional AD |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FTE |
1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary |
The Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center (FR3), run by the Moorhead Lab, is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented individual for the full-time position of Laboratory Manager. The overall objective of the
NIAID/
NIH-funded FR3 is facilitate and stimulate research in filarial diseases and has served as a unique supply source of filarial research materials, and technical information, for investigators who are not able to cyclically maintain these parasites. In addition to managing the daily operations of the FR3, the laboratory manager is to help plan, organize, and conduct filarial research focusing on host specificity and provide technical training to students, employees and volunteers in the lab. Other duties include maintaining standard operating procedures and compliance training for all laboratory members, manage supply inventory, supply ordering, and lab finances, and perform general laboratory duties and maintenance. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with lab personnel.
- Strong organizational skills, precision, self-awareness.
- Ability to work in team setting or independently, use good judgment, multi-task and prioritize work assignments with little supervision, and trouble-shoot technical activities.
- Ability to coordinate logistics within lab group and with research collaborators, maintain accurate documentation, pay attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats (e.g., research reports, protocols).
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Willing to work with small animals.
- Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation.
- Ability and motivation to learn new research technologies applied to our projects.
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Physical Demands |
- Lifting up to 35lbs, standing or sitting for extended period.
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
No |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
No |
Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
No |
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
Yes |
Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the . |
Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the . |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Manage and conduct research projects created by the lab, in collaboration with another academic group, or sponsored by another institution.
- Other research tasks include data management, data analysis, contributing to writing scientific papers, and regular meetings with their supervisor and lab group to discuss research results.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Train and supervise Research Technicians, temporary employees, and student workers.
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Percentage of time |
30 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Coordinate and supervise preparation of shipments of parasite materials to researchers.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Supervise the maintenance of the life cycles of parasites and vectors, including animal handling and venipuncture for sample collection.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- General lab management, including ordering consumables, maintaining reagents, organizing sample inventories, equipment maintenance, and management of safety training requirements of lab group.
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Percentage of time |
10 |
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