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: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

The employee may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having access to critical organizational infrastructure and must maintain its security and integrity.

• 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 genomic NGS assays (e.g., RNAseq, ChIPseq, ATACseq).
• Experience with single‑cell sequencing protocols and analysis (10x Genomics preferred).
• Experience using qPCR, Qubit, Agilent Bioanalyzer, Illumina NGS, Pac Bio platform 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, 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 and translational research skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication with a wide range of professional colleagues.
• Rigor in experimental design, implementation, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in teams managing multiple projects with deadlines.
• Positive, polite assertiveness to maintain safety and security precautions.
• Comfortable developing new workflows and educating others.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Manage daily operations of the Genomics Core, including genomic sequencing workflows such as preparing samples, processing data, and assisting with data interpretation.
• Maintain advanced scientific instrumentation.
• Assist and advise scientists with experimental design and methods, providing customer service to users.
• 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.

8-5 Monday through Friday.

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after submission if needed.

Benefits information is available through the University’s Human Resources portal.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit, and takes actions to prevent, 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 in its application, employment practices, and facilities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.