Megf Core Manager

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00510PO24 Job Family Research Job Function Research Laboratory Management USC Market Title Research Laboratory Manager Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133735 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) MEGF Core Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Office of Research Department OOR Office of VP for Research State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165-$64,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Office of Research at the University of South Carolina is seeking to hire a Manager of the Mouse Experimentation and Gnotobiotic Germ-Free Core.

The Manager of the Mouse Experimentation and Gnotobiotic Germ-Free (MEGF) Core will perform a wide variety of duties, including the daily handling of laboratory rodents for research, monitoring and maintaining breeding colonies of transgenic and knockout mice, overseeing and maintaining the gnotobiotic mouse facility, and routine laboratory maintenance and duties. This individual will work closely with the Core Scientific Director to implement experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certifications, training, education, and/or experience. Experience with breeding colonies of transgenic and knockout mice, including mouse care, genotyping, laboratory maintenance, and mouse dissection.

Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience maintaining a gnotobiotic facility. Experience preparing samples for principal investigators. Experience with Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of environmental and nutritional requirements for laboratory animals.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding maintaining/managing a lab.

Ability to to comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Daily Operations

Maintain breeding colonies of transgenic and knockout mice under regular and gnotobiotic conditions, including setting up and maintaining records of mice produced, genotypes, and disposition.

Maintain sterility of gnotobiotic isolators and mice in the gnotobiotic care facility.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Laboratory Maintenance

Oversee service contracts and coordinate with vendors for repairs and maintenance.

Implement and monitor regular maintenance schedules for all equipment.

Maintain clean and sanitary laboratories, including the cleaning of equipment.

Ensure compliance with all university policies, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Administrative

Assist research associates and research assistants with animal experiments.

Create and update reports for all mouse colonies, including those in the Mouse Experimentation Core, those in the Gnotobiotic Germ-Free Core, and those being used by investigators with grant-funded research projects.

Coordinate scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation for core projects.

Manage inventory and order new materials as necessary.

Contribute to the core's general documentation and record-keeping to ensure transparency and accountability.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Supervisory

Supervise and train laboratory staff, including technicians, research assistants, and students.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/15/2024 Job Open Date 06/25/2024 Job Close Date 07/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

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We are only accepting applications submitted by July 2, 2024.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and three or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certifications, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with breeding colonies of transgenic and knockout mice, including mouse care, genotyping, laboratory maintenance, and mouse dissection?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a strong understanding of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents