Laboratory Manager - Professional (IBB Cellular Analysis and Cytometry CoreFacility/Microscopy Core Facility), Limited-Term

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, maintain equipment, ensure safety compliance, and support research projects. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to train staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with researchers to meet deadlines.

The Laboratory Manager will participate in evaluations, set performance goals, and assist in compensation decisions, while driving continuous improvement in lab

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include an Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related disciplines is advantageous.
• Experience in operating laboratory instruments and maintaining safety protocols would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure experiments follow protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment and materials.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data; document findings.
• Keep accurate records of inventory, reagents, and safety inspections.
• Support safety compliance by inspecting the lab and reporting hazards.
• Assist in training new staff on equipment and procedures.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in lab management.
• Collaborate with researchers to provide technical support for experiments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Training users

Troubleshooting

Flexible hours

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

BD cytometers

Cell sorters

FlowJo

Cytometry software

Job description

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Grade: R06

Anticipated salary rate: $62,642 to $92,190 per year commensurate with qualifications.

This is a limited-term position and is subject to the availability of funding thereafter. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon available funding, business needs, and your performance of the assignment. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or, in its sole discretion, for convenience; in either case, Georgia Tech's obligation shall be limited to payment for hours and/or days worked before the termination date exactly three years from start date.

The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience's mission (IBB, ) is to build a community across Georgia Tech and its partner institutions that catalyzes, cultivates, and deploys interdisciplinary research and education in bioengineering and biosciences for economic and societal benefit.

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including the execution of experiments, the maintenance of equipment, and the adherence to safety protocols. This position focuses on the technical aspects of laboratory management, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure that research projects are completed accurately and efficiently. Sets performance goals, participates in evaluations, provides feedback, and informs compensation decisions.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Manage the daily operations of the laboratory by ensuring that experiments are conducted according to established protocols and timelines.

Job Duty 2 - Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and materials by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.

Job Duty 3 - Conduct experiments and data analysis independently, ensuring that all findings are documented accurately and reported in a timely manner.

Job Duty 4 - Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities, including inventory management, reagent usage, and safety inspections.

Job Duty 5 - Support compliance with safety regulations by regularly inspecting the laboratory environment and reporting any hazards or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Job Duty 6 - Assist in the training of new laboratory personnel by providing instruction on equipment usage, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures.

Job Duty 7 - Monitor the progress of ongoing research projects by compiling and analyzing data to ensure that objectives are met and deadlines are adhered to.

Job Duty 8 - Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and stay updated on best practices in laboratory management.

Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with researchers to provide technical support and expertise in the design and execution of experimental procedures.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Associate's Degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in sciences or engineering with 3+ years work experience post MS degree, including cell sorting, or a PhD degree in sciences or engineering with significant experience using cytometers, especially with cell sorting.

Preferred Work Experience

• At least three years of related experience operating a cell sorter in core facility environment.

• Experience with BD cytometers and cell sorter instruments.

• Experience with imaging and mass cytometry.

• Experience with FlowJo or other cytometry analysis software.

• Experience educating research personnel in proper usage of flow cytometers, sorters and related software.

• Technical knowledge of biosafety procedures and regulations associated with cell sorting.

• Extensive technical expertise in instrument quality control and routine maintenance, troubleshooting and advising on cell sorting strategies.

• Experience with sample preparation and cell staining techniques.

• Experience with operating a cost recovery center within budget, maintaining a billing system and stocking supplies.

• Prior experience in microscopy, imaging, or a laboratory research environment.

• Familiarity with fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, or related imaging techniques.

Preferred Certifications

• ISAC flow cytometry certification

Preferred Skills

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Experience working in a team-based environment.

• Experience training users on laboratory equipment and techniques and providing troubleshooting support.

• Flexible hours.

Required Documents to Attach

Attach cover letter and resume as PDFs.

Please name cover letter file as "Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter" and resume file as "Last Name, First Name - Resume".

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you have research experience in an academic or higher education setting. If you do not have this experience, please note that as well. Higher education experience is not required for this position.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

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