Laboratory Manager

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee and support the Department of Biological Sciences mass spectrometry system and related instruments. The role includes providing technical guidance to faculty, lab instructors, and students, and ensuring data integrity across multiple projects.

You will coordinate with teaching and research personnel, update instrument software, manage data workflows, and assist with the design and delivery of proteomics laboratory exercises.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline, or completion of all required graduate coursework and master's thesis defense prior to start date.
• One (1) year experience with sample preparation and data analysis for proteomics experiments.
• One (1) year experience demonstrated advanced skill in handling and operation of equipment typically used in biology laboratories (autoclaves, dishwashers, liquid nitrogen tanks).
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Learning Management Systems like Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of the departmental mass spectrometry system, including LC instrumentation and analysis software for faculty research and student training.
• Update computer software for the mass spectrometer and other departmental shared instruments.
• Maintain and coordinate servicing of other shared departmental lab equipment including microscopes, autoclaves, plate readers, gel documentation and shaking incubators.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures, instrument performance, analytical results, and laboratory activities; organize and archive data per university policies and funding agency requirements.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of laboratory exercises for BIOL 160 (Proteomics) and BIOL 159/259 (Molecular Techniques), including reagents, materials, and demonstrations; assist with other courses as needed.
• Assist with care and maintenance of research organisms and disposal of chemical, biological, and lab waste.

Job description

Laboratory Manager

Primary Purpose:

The Lab Manager is responsible for oversight, support and operationof the Department of Biological Sciences mass spectrometer andother departmental instruments, while coordinating with andproviding technical and pedagogical support to faculty, labinstructors and students.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live onour beautiful campus at below-market rental rates-helping you savetime and money on your commute.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the routine operation, maintenance, calibration, andtroubleshooting of the departmental mass spectrometry system,including associated liquid chromatography instrumentation andanalytical software. Provide technical support for proteomic samplepreparation, instrument operation, data acquisition, and analysisin support of faculty research and student training. Keepingaccurate and detailed records of experiments and results, analyzingdata using software packages and bioinformatics tools, managing andarchiving datafiles as required by federal granting agencies, anddistributing and record keeping of data files for faculty andstudents
• Updating computer software for the mass spectrometer and otherdepartmental shared instruments
• Maintaining and coordinating the servicing of other shareddepartmental lab equipment including microscopes, autoclaves, platereaders, gel documentation and shaking incubators.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures,instrument performance, analytical results, and laboratoryactivities. Process and analyze mass spectrometry data usingappropriate analytical and bioinformatics software. Organize,archive, and manage research data in accordance with universitypolicies, applicable funding agency requirements, and establishedlaboratory practices.
• Coordinate the preparation, organization, and implementation oflaboratory exercises for BIOL 160 (Proteomics) and selectedlaboratory activities in BIOL 159/259 (Molecular Techniques).Responsibilities include preparing reagents and experimentalmaterials, maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, andproviding technical assistance to faculty and students. Collaboratewith faculty to develop and refine laboratory exercises andinstructional demonstrations for additional courses within theDepartment of Biological Sciences, as needed. Developing modulesand demonstration exercises for other classes includingpre-pharmacy Biology 61, Biology 101 Genetics and Biology 145Microbiology.
• Assist in the occasional care and maintenance of researchorganisms if the primary investigators are unable to do so.
• Assist with maintaining chemical inventory, and coordinate thedisposal of chemical, biological and lab waste.
• Must be able to work a late shift until 8pm at least 3weeknights.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or requested

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, andinclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students andemployees. We prioritize policy and decision-making thatdemonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the wayssocio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality,socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, andstaff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely relateddiscipline, or successful completion of all required graduatecoursework and the master's thesis defense prior to the anticipatedstart date of employment. Candidates who have satisfied theserequirements but are completing final thesis revisions and awaitinguniversity approval, thesis posting, or formal degree conferral maybe considered eligible for appointment, provided that all remainingthesis revisions and submission requirements are completed no laterthan June 30, 2027, subject to university degree-verificationpolicies.
• One (1) year experience with sample preparation and dataanalysis for proteomics experiments.
• One (1) year experience demonstrated advanced skill in thehandling and operation of equipment typically used in biologylaboratories (i.e. autoclaves, dishwashers and liquid nitrogentanks)
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint andLearning Management Systems like Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with protein identification, sequence databases,and proteomics bioinformatics software.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining scientificinstrumentation.
• Solid knowledge of lab procedures following established safetyguidelines and practices and experience training undergraduate orgraduate students in laboratory techniques and safety.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, independence, attention todetail, and ability to coordinate multiple research andinstructional activities.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and multipleassignments to meet expected course outcomes and deadlines.Possesses a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skillsand proven ability to work successfully at all levels of theorganization and with diverse populations and has demonstratedcommitment to inclusive teaching practices.
• Ability to foster an environment of respect and inclusivenesswith undergraduate and graduate students.
• Exemplifies traits of good judgment, confidentiality, anddiscretion in communicating with colleagues and students.
• Display patience and tolerance.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diversebackgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity,and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practicesand knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but notdefinitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must bewilling to relocate within California, preferably within 25 milesof the Stockton Pacific campus.

Work requires frequent periods of standing and walking. Moderateperiods of sitting and infrequent periods of bending, stooping,reaching and kneeling.

Moderate use of computers with repetitive use of hands and wrists.Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste typical in biological lab.May be requested to lift up to forty (40) lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent ondepartment need. Typically, eight (8) hours per day and five (5)days per week. Must be able to work a late shift until 8:00pm atleast three (3) weeknights.

Hiring Range:

$34.10 - $35.00 per hour. We consider factorssuch as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of theposition, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well asmarket and organizational considerations when extending anoffer.

Background Check Statement:

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment arerequired to execute a release and authorization for a backgroundscreening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers todisclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoingproceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, orappeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the pastseven years.