Laboratory Manager

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Liu Lab has grown in complexity and scope over time and requires a Lab Manager to manage and lead the daily operations of the lab. The incumbent will plan and lead operational, outreach, and promotional activities of a research program and serve as a subject matter expert in ophthalmic clinical research. This position is full or part-time, 50%-100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).

Requirements

• Has worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including biostatisticians and community healthcare workers in rural primary care settings required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as central study coordinator of multicenter ophthalmic clinical trial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information, making recommendations to leadership, and representing the interests of the unit
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day laboratory operations, quality control programs, and/or staff of a work unit to ensure compliance with organization and regulatory agency standards
• Develops and facilitates trainings regarding scientific experimentation, technical procedures, and equipment operations to various audiences
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures in alignment with strategic initiatives and objectives
• Monitors program budgets and expenditures

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees