Lab Manager at University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Lab Manager to join the Wagar Lab in Irvine, CA. The role supports vaccine design efforts, assists with experiments, tissue collection, and lab safety.

You will work closely with postdocs and graduate students, contributing to data interpretation and project planning. The incumbent will learn immunological techniques and participate in lab discussions, reviews, and coordination with related research groups.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills to maintain records for purchasing, equipment, and experiments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and decide when to work independently or ask for guidance.
• Strong communication; ability to present reports and coordinate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab members with experiments and tissue collection efforts.
• Maintain lab safety and ethics reviews and daily maintenance tasks.
• Learn cutting-edge immunological techniques and collaborate with postdocs and students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Task prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical-related discipline

Job description

Lab Manager job at University of California, Irvine. Irvine, CA. Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Physiology & Biophysics is dedicated to conducting innovative, cutting-edge research, engaging in high-level service and providing excellent educational opportunities and mentoring to students, postdoctoral fellows and residents in the discipline of physiology and biophysics.

Responsibilities:

The Wagar lab is seeking a staff research associate to join us and contribute to our efforts to accelerate vaccine design. This is a long-term position for a lab manager role in the lab. Responsibilities will include assisting other lab members with experiments, contributing to tissue collection efforts, maintaining lab compliance with safety and ethics reviews, and general lab maintenance duties. Although experience in a research lab environment is helpful, we are also happy to train an eager, motivated individual who wants to gain experience. The incumbent will learn a variety of cutting-edge immunological techniques, work closely with our lively team of postdocs and grad students, and participate in lab discussions about data interpretation, project planning, grant writing, and organization. The lab is highly collaborative and there will be numerous opportunities to interact with other research groups and contribute to publications. The Wagar lab has membership in the Vaccine R&D Center, Institute for Immunology, Center for Virus Research, and the Cancer Research Institute. To find out more about our research, please visit wagarlab.webflow.io.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Organizational skills, including maintenance of records for purchasing, equipment maintenance, participant information, and experiments
• Ability to prioritize tasks, including good judgement for when to complete tasks independently vs. asking for guidance from colleagues
• Strong communication skills, such as the ability to explain project goals at different levels of complexity, generating and presenting reports and slides, and contacting vendors for quotes and negotiating prices
• • Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and bachelor’s degree in a biomedical-related discipline

Preferred:

• Familiarity with cell culture techniques, including working with BSL2 agents

Special Conditions:

• Occasional irregular work schedule
• Ability to travel between local hospital and UCI campus (2.5 miles; most expedient by motor vehicle)

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].