Laboratory Manager

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, ensuring safety, animal care, medical records, and student supervision.

You will coordinate faculty needs, manage equipment, help with anesthesia and surgical labs, and maintain inventories and budget oversight.

This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to veterinary education and research within a leading academic environment on the Athens campus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science field and 2 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate teaching labs and ensure safety.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize teaching laboratories and manage animal care and medical records.
• Oversee shared surgery lab space and coordinate faculty needs; monitor safety.
• Advise on equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise student workers and enforce SOPs for safety.
• Maintain records, controlled drugs, inventory, and purchase orders.
• Support faculty with assessments and learning platforms.
• Assist with data collection and research-related activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Anesthesia/surgery support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number S16012P Working Title Laboratory Manager Department VetMed-Academic Affairs About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About The College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food‑producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

College/Unit/Department website www.vet.uga.edu

Posting Type

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Weekly schedule can vary with animal care needs.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 11/03/2026 Open until filled No Closing Date 11/11/2026 Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title Lab Coord-Life Science II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Summary

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The Veterinary Instructional Laboratory & Clinical Skills Manager oversees the daily operations, safety, and administration of the shared surgery and clinical skills instructional teaching laboratories at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

The manager is responsible for animal care coordination, medical record management, student worker supervision, and procurement using UGA systems, including controlled substance tracking and budgetary oversight. Additionally, the position serves as an instructional partner, teaching veterinary students core technical skills—such as anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and sterile technique—while assisting faculty with assessments, learning platforms, and research data collection.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

Skill in communicating effectively with faculty, staff, residents and students in a high stakes setting. Must be proficient in assisting with anesthesia or surgery as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to assist in lifting up to 60 pounds.
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Must be capable of dealing with stressful situations.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Organize teaching laboratories (including treatment and care of animals, medical record management and shelter communication).
• Oversight of shared surgery instructional laboratory space and general coordination for faculty needs related to teaching laboratories. Assist faculty with oversight of laboratory safety evaluations and inspections
• Advise faculty on equipment needs and repairs
• Generally being helpful and providing information about how to accomplish tasks in the UGA system, problem solving.
• Supervises the student laboratory workers to ensure employee safety and compliance with all standard operating procedures.
• Creates and maintains laboratory records including patient records, equipment records, controlled drug ordering and inventory management, general inventory ordering and management. Controlled drug calculation excel sheets, google whiteboards, and VetView administration for the surgical laboratory and clinical skills instructional teaching cases.
• Creates orders in compliance with UGA standards and approves purchase orders within budgetary restraints.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities

• Instructs students in the clinical skills and teaching surgical laboratories including intravenous catheter placement, animal restraint, anesthesia induction, intubation, anesthesia maintenance and monitoring, anesthesia recovery, post‑operative patient care, oral and parenteral medication delivery, vaccinations, microchip placement, sterile technique, animal aseptic preparation for surgery, and a variety of other technical skills. Responsible team member for overall patient safety.
• Assists faculty with graded elements including rubrics, execution of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations and other instructional items.
• Provides immediate and direct feedback to students when observing tasks.
• Assists in the uploading of documents and accessibility verification in the Electronic Learning Commons platform.
• Assists with teaching videos and other learning aids for the students.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Organization and implementation of cadaver and model based surgical/dental laboratory instruction including ordering supplies, inventory management, laboratory set up and oversees the clean‑up to ensure all items are properly disinfected or sterilized to prevent disease transmission.
• Assists faculty in specimen preparation for rabies testing when applicable.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with data collection and quality control during research projects.
• Interacts with University Research Animal Resources to ensure daily compliance with animal use/care protocols.
• Works with the safety officer to ensure safety across all areas and processes.
• Attends related meetings and participates in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of the student workers.
• Collaborates with clinical skills faculty and staff to ensure consistent delivery of the educational program providing temporary relief during staff shortages when able.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact

Recruitment Contact Name Destiny Prezzano

Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents