Hybrid Research Lab Manager bei Texas Tech University

Key personnel that will assist in conducting meaningful research to assist faculty in teaching and research programs. 

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Performs specialized work in the planning, and conducting cell, molecular and animal experimentation, training students and other lab members, at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), under the supervision of a faculty. Responsible for participating in, planning, scheduling and/or supervising lab activities, and overseeing lab safety and compliance with EHS guidelines and policies. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project

• Supports SVM faculty in managing the lab, training students and other lab members
• Performs cell, molecular and animal experiments, and reports to an SVM faculty. Performs specialized work in planning, coordinating, and conducting research.
• Oversee lab safety and operations consistent with EHS and OLAC/IACUC guidelines and policies. Provides oversight, and coordination of lab operations,
• Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness in supporting faculty research.
• Other essential job functions and duties listed below and include:
• Develop standard of operating procedures (SOP) for the laboratory in cell, molecular and animal experimentation
• Optimize and develop new protocols as needed
• Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness in supporting lab research
• Complete other program-related duties, as assigned.
• Oversee organization of specimens, reagents and materials, compile and maintain laboratory’s databases and inventories, manage the procurement of supplies, and vendor relationships
• Develop relevant methods and conduct gene, protein and metabolite analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and its usage
• Manage all lab animal studies for ongoing research projects and assist with animal experimentations and relevant technique development, including keep up of instruments used and timelines
• Provide regular reports to the supervising faculty on lab operations and management
• Assist the faculty in training and co-mentoring students and other lab members, as needed withing SVM
• Oversee lab safety and operations
• Maintain laboratory equipment and its usage and coordinate usage of SVM core facility equipment use for lab members

No

5298.83

Monthly

As needed for research, special events& campus guests

Amarillo

Veterinary Medicine

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Full Time

Research Technicians

Other duties assigned.

Day

Master's degree; four years of job-related experience. Additional job-related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Yes

This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
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