Instructional Lab Manager - Life Sciences
About The Position
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work. The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking an Instructional Lab Manager in the Dornsife Academic Support Hub. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Based on a divisional framework, Academic Services Hubs will provide staff support to approximately 35 departments across Dornsife. Each hub will serve one division and the number of departments per division varies. The mission of the Dornsife Academic Service Hubs is to provide optimal, localized support to academic departments by providing specialized services that foster the academic, instructional, and research-driven engagement of faculty, staff and students in the Dornsife community. Responsibilities: The Instructional Lab Manager in Life Sciences will manage instructional lab activities within the hub, which may include but will not be limited to the following: Operation and maintenance of one or more laboratory facilities. Controls equipment and supplies inventory. Prepares long and short-range plans for the use of facilities. Plans and develops program objectives and content. Oversees the preparation of laboratory lectures. Manages environmental health and safety programs.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: Master's degree
- Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
- Minimum Field of Expertise: Laboratory instrumentation
- Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Biokinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field.
- Experience with testing human performance and conducting bio-assay/wet lab experiments involving biological samples.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to effectively lead lab safety procedures and compliance.
- Experience with proper use and maintenance of lab equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operation and maintenance of one or more laboratory facilities.
- Controls equipment and supplies inventory.
- Prepares long and short-range plans for the use of facilities.
- Plans and develops program objectives and content.
- Oversees the preparation of laboratory lectures.
- Manages environmental health and safety programs.
Benefits
- USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
