Lab Manager; Research Professional

About the Job

80% record keeping and administrative/operational related activities including:

• Provide leadership and direction to other lab staff regarding lab research, procedures and protocols plus new lab member orientation, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed; access to lab is granted, etc. Serve as the lab safety Officer.
• Maintain records of data per protocol requirements and submit protocols to IACUC, IBC & IRB
• Attend lab meetings for all labs
• Contribute to writing/editing manuscripts and journal articles for publication
• Troubleshoot lab and technology issues
• Order lab supplies including lab animals by coordinating orders with the CNC
• Maintain our IACUC/IBC protocols and coordinate our IACUC inspections
• Work with our pre‑grant team to generate budgets and attend lab finance meetings and review finances with the PIs
• Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen levels in LN2 dewars for cell cryopreservation.

10% immunostaining testing/procedures, including – only when assistance is needed due to lab illness or other issues:

• Collect cryosection of tissue samples
• Perform immunohistological staining
• Analyze tissue using microscopy and other techniques

10% in vivo animal modeling responsibilities, including –

• Assist with elements of all animal surgeries only when extra hands are needed
• Deliver functional testing only when extra hands are needed
• Keeping track of animals and interfacing and maintaining compliance with Research Animal Resources would be a primary responsibility
• This position may require occasional weekend animal checks, and this job would entail maintaining a call schedule for the animals so that there would always be someone in on the weekends primarily responsible for the animals.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• Bachelor's Degree in science and four years related experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal eight years
• Previous experience in lab management

• Experience with IACUC, IBC, and IRB protocol submissions, ordering laboratory supplies and animals, and managing laboratory budgets.
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Pay Range: $24.00–$28.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Health‑care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.