Laboratory Manager II

Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL), BS degree in related biological science field. 5 years experience as a histotechnologist. Supervisory skills.

Position Summary

This position is for a Laboratory Manager II in the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center's Histopathology Lab. This position will be responsible for the general running and maintenance of the lab, including ordering supplies, managing maintenance for laboratory instrumentation, billing, data management, safety certifications for laboratory personnel, Hazardous Waste management and updating and creating SOPs for new equipment and laboratory certification. This person will supervise 2 technicians, students (graduate, undergraduates, and/or work-study) and visiting scientists in the histology laboratory, and will also work with students and other collaborators to help them with proper sample collection and preparation for histology processing and prioritizing projects in the laboratory to assure timely completion.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Adhere to UGA policy and procedures for procuring supplies.
• Hazardous waste documentation, tracking of billing, and managing equipment maintenance. Routine and special histochemical staining along with IHC development and validation.
• Knowledge of UGA Ordering systems

Physical Demands

Lift 25 lbs or 5 gallon Carboys

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No 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) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

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

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for ordering supplies, managing maintenance for laboratory instrumentation, billing of research projects, data management, safety certifications for laboratory personnel, and SOP updating and creation for laboratory certification.
• Train new employees in the lab and supervise their work, or sign off on training modules and completion of modules or classes.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing histology procedures, including sample preparation, routine and special stains, along with immunohistochemistry.
• Development of new IHC protocols or modifying protocols for avian tissues

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for hazardous waste management.
• Review laboratory paperwork for lab certification by the the appropriate agency or organization by updating or creating SOPs for new equipment.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Working with students and other collaborators to help them with proper sample collection and preparation for histology processing and prioritizing projects in the laboratory to assure timely completion.
• Assist outside pathologists with results entry on diagnostic cases.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name Susan Williams Recruitment Contact Email ... Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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