Lab Manager

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Job Description

The following duties for the Manager of Laboratories pertain to the education and research programs of the Jefferson College of Life Science's Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the Jefferson-East Falls campus. This is a staff position that includes assisting with course strategies and supervising lab operations.

• Serve as point person for all areas of laboratory safety, including chemical and biological waste disposal matters and coordinate disposal of hazardous and biohazard waste. They will participate in the University Safety & Compliance Committee, conduct periodic laboratory safety inspections and maintain related records in compliance with university policies. The Manager of Laboratories will ensure the maintenance of the collection of Safety Data Sheets.

• Oversee the chemical stockroom, proper chemical storage, and maintain a current chemical inventory working with relevant faculty.

• Respond to emergencies according to University protocol and assist in accident incident investigations and follow-up as needed and provide oversight for maintenance of East Falls campus Biology, Chemistry, and Gross Anatomy Labs, including assistance on cadaver delivery and removal days.

• Support faculty with laboratory needs for teaching and research. This will include collecting research project summaries and ordering requested chemicals, supplies, and equipment. This includes developing relationships with supply vendors and effectively negotiating competitive pricing. Transaction records will be needed for administrative uses.

• Work with faculty to purchase, organize for repair or replacement, and the service of science laboratory equipment. They will oversee science laboratory infrastructure maintenance and manage service contracts on scientific instruments including maintenance of the microscope collection, balances and pipettes.

• Coordinate with other colleges relating to shared research space and projects. This will include maintenance of records relating to projects being conducted in College of Life Sciences spaces by others and working with other colleges on behalf of College of Life Sciences researchers to use spaces from other colleges.

• Directly oversee a Lab Coordinator who will assist them with duties related to ordering and record keeping. They will coordinate with Course Directors as they plan to hire, supervise, and direct student employees and laboratory technician support staff in the organization and preparation of laboratories. They will facilitate faculty, staff, and student safety training.
• Other related duties as designated including supervision of assigned staff. This may include ensuring coverage of personnel for occasional evening or weekend support to faculty or students as required.

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or a related scientific discipline is required, although a Master's Degree is preferred.

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Experience:

2 years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified is required. General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations is required. Current on OSHA/DOT training. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds required.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.