Lab Manager

Job Description
PART I PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES : 1.1 Responsible works independently in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problemsolving and problemprevention skills. 1.2 Sensitive displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and coworkers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy. 1.3 Timely recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients and coworkers needs. 1.4 Accurate works carefully and precisely with attention to detail. 1.5 Coordinated organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely. 1.6 Thorough meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and followup on his/her services. 1.7 Follows dress code policy. 1.8 Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees. PART II ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMWORK COMPETENCIES : 2.1 Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients visitors and coworkers. 2.2 Treats others with consideration courtesy and respect. 2.3 Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with coworkers in order that they may do the same. 2.4 Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations. 2.5 Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others. 2.6 Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups. 2.7 Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients coworkers physicians et cetera). 2.8 Meets requirements for mandatory inservices and continuing education. PART III ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES : 3.1 Attendance maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy. 3.2 Punctuality reports to work on time and is ready for duty. 3.3 Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period. PART IV WORK ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES : 4.1 The candidate will be responsible for maintaining in vitro and ex vivo cell culture systems for the research team in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols 4.2 Should be willing to work with in vivo experimental models of inflammatory bowel disease and obesity in terms of animal maintenance treatments and generation of experimental data 4.3 Should maintain a laboratory notebook and electronically maintain an accurate record of all raw and analyzed data generated from experiments and should communicate the results with DCTS research faculty 4.4 Perform analyses and statistical comparisons of results to contribute to manuscripts and research presentations and effectively communicate results in both formal and informal meetings 4.5 Should be willing to perform nonroutine tasks as needed to ensure high team productivity 4.6 Should have the knowledge and experience of basic laboratory equipment and techniques along with their proper maintenance/calibration 4.7 Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group setting which provides a positive influence on coworkers 4.8 Comply with all safety environmental and health regulations and procedures of Marshall University 4.9 Performs other duties as assigned or requested. PART V DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC He/She will conduct laboratory experiments and provide laboratory assistance to support research activities under the direction of research faculty in the Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences DCTS at Marshall University. The candidate is expected to work as a cohesive part of the DCTS research team to maximize research productivity and efficiency.