Lab Manager

• Coordinates directs and supervises the daytoday laboratory operations and/or staff in teaching and research spaces to ensure compliance with organization and regulatory agency standards.
• Develops and facilitates training in use of autoclaves and other media prep equipment.
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of routine technical duties and provides assistance to research and/or laboratory staff
• Serves as the lab liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information making recommendations to leadership and representing the interests of the school.
• Monitors program budgets and expenditures.
• Identifies and proposes new or revised policies and procedures related to their work area.
• Preparation of bacterial media and maintenance of stock bacterial cultures
• Assist in the care of departmental collections such as greenhouse plants body donors and specimen collections (e.g. mammals birds and herbarium).
• Uses maintains calibrates and sets up lab equipment and apparatuses according to established policies and procedures and documents activities

• Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Prior background or experience in basic biological techniques such as making solutions
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks on multiple timelines/schedules as well as the demonstrated ability to effectively remain organized and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of individuals.
• Experience or familiarity with sterile technique & culturing of bacteria
• Experience with proper lab equipment setup maintenance and/or use.
• Experience monitoring coaching or supervising students or staff in a lab or other learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear effective and professional manner.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

The following additional information may be required of candidates during the selection process:

• Contact information for three professional references.
• Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by the end of the day on Monday May 5 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women minorities people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWO in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability or protected veteran status.