Manager Milk Lab

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Closing Date:

03/18/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE WISL NICU Milk Lab

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Manager Milk Lab oversees the daily operations of the milk lab ensuring the quality and safety of milk products. Directly supervises a team of lab technicians conducts quality control tests maintains equipment and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Responsible for developing and implementing procedures to optimize lab efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors plus two (2) years supervisory experience or two (2) years of healthcare experience.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Oversees that all human milk and fortified formulas are prepared pasteurized labeled stored thawed and distributed in strict adherence to HMBANA guidelines FDA requirements and UAMS departmental policies. This includes supervising processes like pasteurization batching nutrient analysis and pasteurization validation.

• Ensures the Milk Lab maintains a clean aseptic and well-organized environment. Supervise cleaning protocols for lab spaces equipment storage areas and ensure use of appropriate personal protective equipment (gowns gloves masks scrubs).

• Maintains adequate stock levels of supplies (e.g. barcoded labels packaging lab consumables) monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures schedule maintenance and address equipment or supply issues proactively.

• Ensures accurate record-keepingtemperature logs cleaning logs milk batching records micro-bacterial testing results nutrient analysesfulfilling both HMBANA and internal audit requirements.

• Provides leadership to Milk Lab technicians: assign tasks ensure adherence to protocols conduct training on aseptic handling labeling procedures equipment use and documentation standards. Facilitate onboarding and competency assessments.

• Serves as the point of contact between Milk Lab staff and NICU leadership lactation consultants dietitians and even families. Address operational issues communicate updates (e.g. MOM logs) and refer patients/families to lactation or dietary staff when needed.

• Facilitates data collection for research (e.g. macronutrient/drug analyses) track KPIs identify process improvements and ensure lab compliance with quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensures all Milk Lab activities comply with state and federal regulations institutional policies and safety protocols. Quickly respond to unsafe conditions by investigating and implementing corrective actions.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Grasping Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Talking Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes