Laboratory Manager, Biology Lab, UC Blue Ash College

Laboratory Manager, Biology Lab, UC Blue Ash College Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. About UC Blue Ash The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for the Laboratory Manager position in the Biology Department. This position will report to the Biology Department Chair and will supervise a team of two laboratory associates. This is a full-time position. The Laboratory Manager oversees a team of two laboratory associates that set up laboratories for courses in Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, freshman and sophomore majors-level Biology, and Biology for Allied Health. This full-time, year-round position is responsible for overseeing approximately 70 laboratory sections during the fall semester, 40 sections in the spring, and 10 sections in the summer. The Lab Manager ensures that equipment and supplies for teaching laboratories and research labs are maintained. In addition, the Lab Manager is responsible for record keeping and compliance with all necessary health and safety regulations and works closely with the Department Chair to prepare and implement a laboratory budget. The ability to work some irregular hours, including occasional late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours may be needed. The selected candidate will have a commitment to student learning at a diverse, open-access college. This position requires proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students in a fast-paced environment. This position is not eligible for visa or green card sponsorship. Essential Functions Manage the activities of the assigned research/instructional support facility and laboratory and supervise or assist lab associates in setting up lab courses. Consult with appropriate administrator to determine equipment and materials purchase priorities, evaluate, and communicate condition of existing equipment; includes responsibility for procurement activities in labs and stockrooms, including periodic audits and overseeing maintenance of equipment. Develop unit procedures; including preparing schedules for use during laboratory teaching sessions; develop equipment training procedures; train laboratory staff and students in the use of equipment, maintain records of training, communicate, and demonstrate care and correct use of equipment. Enforce health and safety

Created: 2024-11-12