Research Lab Manager - #1690181

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Research Lab Manager
Brief Position Overview 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

Position Number
Department Biological and Physical Sciences
Division College of Health Professions and Science
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 0.5
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Hourly
Salary Salary range of $ 17.20 to $ 21.50 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Other
If other, please specify Fixed Term
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details

General Statement The George Laboratory is seeking a Lab Manager with experience and skills in the day to day operations of running and managing a research laboratory
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
• Assist in the writing of manuscripts for publication
• Prepare manuscripts and figures for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• 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

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of previous experience in a research laboratory
• Laboratory skills in molecular biology including DNA and RNA purification, protein isolation, cloning, PCR, qRTCPR, Western Blot Analysis, and ELISA
• Experience in immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Proficiency in Excel and performing basic statistical analyses including calculating mean, standard deviation, standard error, and P value
• Experience preparing documents for publication
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number S00912P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 07/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 04/11/2024
Close Date 04/25/2024
Open until filled Yes
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/6987
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, [email protected].

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm