Laboratory Manager Jobs

Summary:
The Laboratory Manager for the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, managing laboratory schedules, inventory of laboratory supplies, equipment maintenance, research training for undergraduate students, and assisting with laboratory supply orders. The lab manager will also assist in human participant physiology data collections and should be available to work a flexible schedule that aligns with research participant availability. Note: This is a restricted position and the employee acknowledges and understands that the continuation of the position depends on the continuation of funding.
The VCU job series for this position is Lab Manager/Senior Lab Manager in the Research and Innovation job family. For more information, please see the VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary Ranges site at https://hr.vcu.edu/hr-partners/user-access-guides-training/compensation-and-hiring/university-compensation-plan/job-families-and-salary-ranges/.
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Job-Specific Duties

• Assist with human subject physiology data collections, which may involve phlebotomy straight sticks and IV catheter placement.
• Communicate with other researchers and faculty members within the department.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule human subject research visits.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate supply levels.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for laboratory operations.
• Provide research training to undergraduate students on equipment usage.
• Assist in placing laboratory supply orders.
• Process biological samples.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Manage laboratory schedules for shared spaces and coordinate usage with other researchers.

Job-Specific Education and Experience
Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physiology related field
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working with human participants in a research setting
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred qualifications :

• Experience working with clinical populations
• Trained in phlebotomy with IV catheter placement experience

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical demands:
•May require lifting and carrying of laboratory equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs

• May require standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Working conditions:
•The laboratory manager will work primarily in a laboratory setting, which may involve exposure to biohazardous materials and chemicals

• May require some evening and weekend work in line with research participant availability