Lab Manager

Job Description

PART I – PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

• 1.1 Responsible – works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• 1.2 Sensitive – displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
• 1.3 Timely – recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients’ and co-workers’ needs.
• 1.4 Accurate – works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
• 1.5 Coordinated – organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
• 1.6 Thorough – meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
• 1.7 Follows dress code policy.
• 1.8 Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

PART II – ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES

• 2.1 Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers.
• 2.2 Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
• 2.3 Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with coworkers in order that they may do the same.
• 2.4 Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
• 2.5 Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
• 2.6 Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
• 2.7 Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians et cetera).
• 2.8 Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

PART III – ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES

• 3.1 Attendance – maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.
• 3.2 Punctuality – reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
• 3.3 Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period.

PART IV – WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 4.1 The candidate will be responsible for maintaining in vitro and ex vivo cell culture systems for the research team in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
• 4.2 Should be willing to work with in vivo experimental models of inflammatory bowel disease and obesity in terms of animal maintenance, treatments and generation of experimental data.
• 4.3 Should maintain a laboratory notebook and electronically maintain an accurate record of all raw and analyzed data generated from experiments and should communicate the results with DCTS research faculty.
• 4.4 Perform analyses and statistical comparisons of results to contribute to manuscripts and research presentations and effectively communicate results in both formal and informal meetings.
• 4.5 Should be willing to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure high team productivity.
• 4.6 Should have the knowledge and experience of basic laboratory equipment and techniques along with their proper maintenance/calibration.
• 4.7 Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group setting which provides a positive influence on co-workers.
• 4.8 Comply with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures of Marshall University.
• 4.9 Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

PART V – DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC He/She will conduct laboratory experiments and provide laboratory assistance to support research activities under the direction of research faculty in the Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences ( DCTS ) at Marshall University. The candidate is expected to work as a cohesive part of the DCTS research team to maximize research productivity and efficiency.