Laboratory Manager, Smith Lab - Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

The Smith lab at the University of Virginia in the Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology is seeking a full timeLaboratory Manager to oversee the operations of the lab. The candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple, complex projects in the lab, supervise staff and mentor students as needed. The candidate will also be responsible for making decisions related to laboratory operations and personnel, including quality control, compliance with regulations, budget priorities, long-range planning, and development and implementation of lab policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise multiple lab staff and complex laboratory activities.
• Plan and conduct meetings to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies, and to keep employees abreast of current changes and standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and of new technical procedures; ensure that lab personnel maintain current knowledge of lab techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.
• Serve as subject matter experts for staff in scientific experimentation, and ensure that lab staff are properly trained in Standard Operating Procedures and equipment specific requirements.
• Represent the lab in interactions with other departments.
• Maintain liaison with investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities. Advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with specific operational standards.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of projects with responsibilities for results in terms of costs, methods, and laboratory resources required. Coordinate and supervise the performance of routine and specialized technical procedures in the labs.
• Direct quality control programs to ensure lab activities comply with organization and regulatory agency standards.
• Perform technical duties of Lab Specialist 4 such as developing, designing, and conducting one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with plan; coordinating data collection, screening and verifying data, reviewing progress, and evaluating results.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree. Bachelor's degree accepted with additional experience.

Experience: Master's degree: Four years of experience in lab technical and supervisory role. Bachelor's Degree: Six years of experience in lab technical and/or supervisory role.

Licensure: Medical Laboratory Technician certification preferred. Certain areas may require certification to be obtained through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0074274. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.