Research Lab Manager

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title
Research Lab Manager

Brief Position Overview
The George Laboratory is seeking a Lab Manager with extensive experience and skills in the day-to-day operations of running and managing a research laboratory

Position Number

Department
Biological and Physical Sciences

Division
College of Health Professions and Science

Appointment Type
Professional

Contract Term
Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Compensation
Annual

Salary
Salary range of $ 47,840 to $ 52,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type
LOA

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Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details

General Statement
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team:
Work-life balance
Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
Sick Leave

• Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
  Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
  Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
  Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
  Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
  Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
  Medical, Vision, and Dental
  Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
  Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement

Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory including ordering of supplies, preparation of reagents, and the general organization of the lab
Budgeting
Administration of research grants
Assist the Primary Investigator in the preparation and submission of grant proposals including NIH R03, R15, R16, R21, R25 and R01 grants
Independently design, implement, and trouble shoot experiments
Perform a variety of advanced molecular biology techniques
Lead the writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Management of a mouse colony including numerous different transgenic strains
Oversee laboratory safety policies
Independently develop lab methods and procedures
Maintain a detailed written record of all laboratory experiments
Instruct and train technicians and undergraduate student interns
Periodic travel to MSU Bozeman for animal work
Preparation of IACUC animal protocols and renewals

Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years of previous experience in a research laboratory
Laboratory skills in molecular biology including DNA and RNA purification, protein isolation, cloning, PCR, qRTPCR, SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western Blot Analysis, cell culture and ELISA
Experience in fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS)
Experience managing a transgenic mouse colony
Experience writing IACUC animal protocols and renewals
Experience in mouse dissections and tissue collection
Extensive experience in cryosectioning and preparation of animal tissues for cryosectioning
Experience in immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy including confocal microscopy
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Proficiency in Excel, including charting data and performing basic statistical analyses including calculating mean, standard deviation, standard error, and P value
Experience using ImageJ (Fiji) software
Experience writing manuscripts for publication
Bachelor's degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number
S00915P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
07/01/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
04/30/2024

Close Date
05/14/2024

Open until filled
No

Special Instructions Summary
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7001

Diversity Statement
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm