Laboratory Manager

Official Job Title LABORATORY MANAGER Working Title: Position Number 02058669 Division College of Letters & Science Department B485200 BIOCHEMISTRY & CHEMISTRY Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 23 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Staff UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

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School/College/Division Description

The Chemistry Department is large, complex, dynamic, and very productive with an annual budget of approximately $4.2 M including grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, Department of Energy, etc. It consists of 18 faculty, 4 academic staff, 6 classified staff, 3 postdocs/research associates, approximately 60 graduate students and a varying number of undergraduate teaching assistants. The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers five undergraduate degrees, two M.S. degrees and a PhD with a significant international student population.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Administrator, the Laboratory Manager coordinates and oversees the daily operation of the teaching laboratories for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This position supervises the tasks of two laboratory technicians and works closely with the Course Instructors, the Department Administrator, the Department Chair, and the Department Safety Committee to ensure the safety of the labs, efficiency of lab operations, and effectiveness of lab instructional activities. This position is also directly responsible for technical lab support of the General Chemistry classes. The individual in this position also serves on the Chemistry and Biochemistry Safety Committee and Instrumentation Committee.

Goals and Worker Activities/Functions:

• Lab Support and Safety

• Supervisory

• Miscellaneous Duties

Skills:

• Knowledge of University Work Rules.

• Provide courteous professional customer service to campus and non-campus clientele.

• Skill in computer use to obtain information from the internet.

• Ability to learn and use e-mail effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited institution

• Chemical laboratory experience in laboratory terminology, principles of laboratory instrument techniques and laboratory safety

• Knowledge of general supervisory practices and techniques

• Ability to lift packages up to forty (40) pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer operations sufficient to operate chemical inventory software, access and download Safety Data Sheets, and communicate effectively through email.

• Ability to independently prioritize work to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, independent judgement and initiative, excellent writing skills, solid analytical skills, and proficient problem-solving ability with high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of common software packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• College level courses in Physical, Analytical, and Organic Chemistry.

Target Salary Range $50,000-$57,530 (Final salary offer contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position) Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Instructions

All applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. Applicants must submit: 1) a Cover Letter; 2) a Resume 3) Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as well as why you are interested in applying for this position.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting them.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 06/05/2024. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 06/04/2024. Applications submitted after 06/04/2024 may not be reviewed.

Application Deadline Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes If Continuous, Initial Review Date 06/05/2024 Position Contact Name Angela Broderick Contact Phone (414) 229-3379 Contact Email wickhama@uwm.edu Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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