KIHA Faculty Lab Manager

The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA) brings together key strengths from around campus and the region to address growing needs here in Denver and throughout the nation. Designed to address complex problems in depth the Institute builds on DUs dedication to the public good by supporting research and scholarship on aging in a variety of disciplines. Lab scientists social workers psychologists lawyers education specialists business faculty members and others are routinely involved. The work of the Institute is truly collaborative work leveraging the assets of the DU community in the discovery and design of knowledge and engagement across our campus and around the world.

Position Summary

This position is an administrative position available for faculty. This role will be responsible for providing oversight and resolve issues in the research labs within the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the Ritchie School of Engineering.

This is an administrative position during which you retain responsibilities for teaching and scholarship/creative work and you continue to accrue time towards sabbatical.

Essential Functions

This role will serve as the primary point of contact for KIHA labs while bridging the gap between lab operations and the KIHA Admin suite. Duties may include:

• Independently resolves issues within the KIHA labs. Communicating with the KIHA Coordinator when further action is necessary
• Applies extensive knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures to work with Faculty to maintain laboratory equipment supplies and procedures.
• Applies substantive knowledge of policies and procedures to act as safety liaison and handles and coordinates on maintenance issues.
• Works with the KIHA Coordinator to maintain Core Equipment at KIHA including scheduling management appointments negotiating maintenance contracts and training new students to handle major KIHA equipment
• Ensure that all safety equipment including showers and eye stations are regularly tested and maintained
• Ensure that biosafety cabinets and fume hoods are certified and in compliance with documented standards
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Coordinate with the KIHA Coordinator for receipt of shipments deliveries and Maintenance Techs serve as backup delivery receiver and Maintenance Tech point of contact when the Coordinator is unavailable

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of lab safety procedures.
• Ability to train others in lab processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of DU systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Must be willing to learn and use new processes tools and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in neuroscience cell biology biochemistry molecular biology or biology related field.
• Familiarity with ASTM/NIOSH/ANSI/OSHA standards for Laboratory applications.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to plan organize and conduct safety orientations.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 12 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Rate

The salary rate for this position is $10000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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