Lab Manager

2 months ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Lab Manager**:
**Primary Purpose**: The lab managers with Usask Health Sciences provide administrative and operational support to the research cluster laboratories.

**Nature of Work**: This position reports to the Director of Operations in USask Health Sciences. While not directly involved in any one research program or doing daily bench work, the lab manager will provide support to the research cluster leader(s) and other researchers in the groups using their research experience and expertise to assist in the cluster lab management. The work involves interaction with a diverse group of researchers including principal investigators, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and others employed in the research laboratory. The lab manager will work in the research laboratories with members of the research cluster(s) and will also work in an office environment. Familiarity with common computer programs is required. Advanced/specialized technical skills are required in order to support the development of research protocols and techniques applicable to the lab(s) they are assigned to.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- provides experience and expertise in managing research labs, assisting in developing and teaching new techniques, maintaining the lab(s) at a high research standard to facilitate effective use of space, equipment and other resources
- assists the Research Cluster Leader(s) and Director in ensuring laboratory space is used efficiently and effectively
- develops standard operating protocols (SOP’s) for the use of common equipment, specific procedures within the laboratory, safety protocols etc.
- develops standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for various laboratory procedures and equipment
- monitors the adherence to SOP’s and all other lab practices and takes corrective action as appropriate
- trains users on research equipment and assists in interpreting/analyzing results as required within their area of expertise.
- liaises with other lab managers to develop common SOP’s, building maintenance and support strategies
- interacts/consults with Facilities and others on building maintenance issues
- ensures strict adherence to local, national and international safety practices including monitoring and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures for the lab(s)
- consults with Safety Resources as required on safety related issues
- maintains common equipment and schedules usage of common equipment and support areas
- liaises with academic departments and college offices on pertinent financial, physical or human resource issues related to research clusters
- provides expertise to the Director as required for the planning, set-up, and operations of the research cluster labs and facilities to ensure researcher needs are addressed
- Other duties as assigned

**Education**: Minimum of a BSc degree in a Health Sciences related program or related discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.

**Licenses**: n/a

**Experience**: Three to five years direct experience working in a biomedical research environment with management/administrative and technical responsibilities is required including experience using a variety of research equipment and processes. Experience in other similar environments may be considered.

**Department**: USask Health Sciences
**Status**: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Managerial
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2
**Posted Date**: 10/24/2024
**Closing Date**: 11/7/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

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