LSB Lab Services Manager

Job Description

The UW Department of Biology has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Services Manager in its Life Sciences Building.

The Life Sciences Building (part of the Life Sciences Complex that includes a modern Greenhouse) is a state-of-the-art environment for modern-age research and teaching at the UW enabling us to prepare the next generation of scientists and industry leaders while catalyzing boundless scientific enterprise.

Position Purpose

This position provides management and oversight of the UW Biology Departments shared lab spaces core research facilities and shared equipment recharge center in order to meet the research and instructional needs of approximately 100 faculty and postdoctoral fellows 100 staff and approximately 100 graduate students in faculty labs. This is a position that will involve high interaction with all levels of Department personnel.
This position will have oversight and coordination of shared spaces core facility operations (including growth chamber assignment) and departmental policies and procedures regarding lab operations in LSB Hitchcock Hall PAA and the Biology Greenhouse.
The ideal candidate for this position is able to complete a wide range of diverse tasks using administrative computer electrical/electronic mechanical and safety skills with minimal supervision. Success requires the ability to work independently as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of personnel including faculty staff graduate students undergraduate students facilities services staff external contractors and subcontractors and external equipment vendors.

Duties

Facilities management (50%)

• Manage media room operations. Supervise lab tech and media room student employees.

• Directly perform and coordinate facility operations maintenance and repairs in LSB Hitchcock Hall PAA and the Biology Greenhouse.

• Program calibrate and monitor the Argus automation climate control systems used in the greenhouse and growth chambers.

• Run environmental control system reports maintain current software configurations and contact databases and troubleshoot programming and configuration issues to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.

• Monitor alarms and be on 24/7 emergency call list for assigned facilities.

• Provide training and oversight in the safe use of shared departmental equipment such as growth chambers centrifuges autoclaves water purification systems etc.

• Order supplies for growth chambers grow rooms and shared equipment; acquire other tools equipment and materials as needed.

• Assist in diagnosing and repairing specialty greenhouse systems shared laboratory equipment and facility-related issues; coordinate service and maintenance with manufacturers external vendors and UW Facilities.

• Liaise with UW Facilities EH&S and external vendors for facility projects building maintenance and compliance.

Lab safety compliance (25%)

• Provide oversight and management of shared laboratory spaces and chemical rooms. Ensure compliance with various safety rules and procedures.

• Prepare post and distribute safety guidelines to meet UW and State of Washington requirements and inform the Biology community.

• Keep required safety documentation up to date (e.g. FSEP) and administer systems for compilation of safety information (e.g. online SOP clearinghouse lab safety manuals etc.).

• Coordinate lab safety surveys fire safety surveys etc. and facilitate correction of issues cited with PIs and UW Facilities.

General research lab facility support (25%)

• Assist with diagnosis and repair of general equipment and research facility problems coordinate service and maintenance with manufacturers outside vendors and UW Facilities.

• Support faculty staff and students in research facility-related needs including new faculty onboarding and research space setup.

• Respond to facility and safety emergencies across all assigned research buildings including urgent environmental climate or and infrastructure issues.

• Assist with preparation of paperwork and removal of surplus furniture and equipment.

Supervisory

Responsible for supervising 1 FTE Laboratory Technician.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a natural science field such as Biology Chemistry Physics Engineering or related field OR equivalent education/experience.

• Minimum related work experience of one or less years in a laboratory setting.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in on the job problem solving ability and time management skills.

• Computer proficiency and demonstrated ability to learn specialized programs.

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a large diverse complex organization.

Conditions of Employment

• Availability outside of standard business hours may be required to respond to urgent facility issues including infrastructure failures and climate control emergencies.

• This position involves work in greenhouse environments and laboratory spaces with potential exposure to allergens and hazardous materials.

• Physical demands include climbing ladders lifting equipment and working in warm humid or environmentally controlled conditions.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.