LABORATORY MANAGER - OTOLARYNGOLOGY - Military Veterans

LABORATORY MANAGER - OTOLARYNGOLOGY - (T217187)

Description

Position Summary:

This position will aid in establishing a new lab and continuing an ongoing research program in sinonasal inflammation and immunology. The Lab Manager will primarily manage the Otolaryngology labs across sites, support lab personnel and PIs, and assist with bench work. The work is 80% management and compliance and 20% bench research.

Responsible for ensuring that the administrative and operational activities of a large laboratory are carried out in a cost effective and productive manner. Manages the fiscal activities of a unit requiring the preparation and monitoring of operating, personnel and capital equipment budgets. Lab managers may be found in revenue producing units requiring fiscal management and business development to effectively generate products and services as needed by UAB and/or private interests. Prepares and submit all necessary reports in a clear, accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates compliance with federal, state and accrediting agencies including maintaining any documentation these and other agencies may require.

Coordinate the purchase and maintenance of supplies and reagents. Coordinate construction and renovation projects with the appropriate departments using long-range planning initiatives. May provide technical supervision over all laboratory personnel including selecting and training employees; subsequently assigning work schedules and conducting performance appraisals. Prepares operating manuals and protocol procedures to be followed by a unit taking into consideration quality improvement issues. Performs vendor analysis and makes recommendations for selection and procurement of equipment. Monitors warranty and service contracts. Maintain equipment configuration as needed to meet manufacturers and investigators needs.

Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• 5 - 10 years lab experience in a related field.
• Immunology, Otolaryngology, rhinology, and other related health and science fields.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu .

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Professional & Managerial

Organization: 311860000 Otolaryngology Chair Office

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite