Genomics Core Manager

Title: Genomics Core Manager

Employee Classification: Laboratory Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Research Core-390050

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.0

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Research Core Labs are specialized laboratories providing access to advanced instrumentation and cutting‑edge technologies along with technical support and expertise. As an educational resource and driver for innovative research, we create opportunities for researchers and build synergies and partnerships in the research community.

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Genomics Core. This includes regular maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation and streamlining procedures to assist researchers with available sequencing techniques. The employee will liaise with team members from other core labs, work closely with students, faculty, and external clients, and ensure studies meet scientific, regulatory, client standards, and HSC protocols while adhering to state and federal guidelines.

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and must maintain security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

• Ability to work with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Math and computational skills.
• Analytic skills.
• Organization skills.

• A Ph.D. degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Hands‑on experience with molecular techniques, including processing of genomic NGS assays (such as RNAseq, ChIPseq, ATACseq, etc.).
• Experience with single‑cell sequencing protocols and analysis (10x genomics preferred).
• Experience using qPCR, Qubit, Agilent Bioanalyzer, Illumina NGS and Pac Bio platforms or similar.
• Experience with analysis of sequencing data.
• Ability to learn new techniques, protocols, and software effectively.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to workload and customer needs while maintaining accurate and reliable records.
• Knowledge of genomic workflow automation.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships proactively.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Strong technical skills and desire to build on those skills.
• Understanding of translational research processes.
• Strong and clear communicator by oral and written means and comfortable interacting with a wide range of professional colleagues.
• Rigorous approach to experimental design, implementation, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously with deadlines.
• Positive and polite assertiveness to maintain safety and security precautions.
• Comfortable developing new workflow and educating others about those processes.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Manage daily operations of the Genomics Core by conducting genomic sequencing workflow, such as preparing samples, processing data, and assisting with interpretation.
• Maintain advanced scientific instrumentation.
• Assist and advise scientists with experimental design and methods; provide customer service to users of the Genomics Core.
• Ensure accurate web‑based scheduling and billing of services through the iLab platform.

• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

No.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references may be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits information is available upon request.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit or take action against discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.