Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN, 37230, USA

Job Title:
Laboratory Manager - Department of Anesthesiology* Job Type:
Full-Time Location:
Nashville, TN Position #:
00000000 Standard Hours:
40 Req#:
PR16822 Department Name:
Department of Anesthesiology Post Date:
10/29/2009 Job Description:
Supervise and perform administrative, research and technical duties of the laboratory; ensure that the laboratory has adequate supplies, properly maintain equipment and adequate staff; schedule work to meet experimental and publication deadlines, either directly or in conjunction with PI; communicate laboratory policies; evaluate instrument and experimental quality assurance. Minimum Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related scientific field with a minimum of 60 months related experience. Experience must include electrophysiology, molecular biology techniques, sterile tissue culture techniques and genetic manipulation of model organisms. Key Functions and Expected Performances:
* Develop work goals for the laboratory consistent with institutional and departmental goals and policy * Ensure the most effective operation of the laboratory * Ensure financial resources are utilized effectively * Ensure a safe, satisfying and enriching environment for employees * Evaluate quality assurance standards, programs and procedures within the unit/laboratory * Assist in Research and Development * Serve as resource to others concerning technical problems/procedures Additional Information:
This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week. Salary dependent upon years of education and experience. Experience may be substituted for education basic qualification requirement on a two for one basis (2 years of experience for each year of education required, but not attained). Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property. Physical Requirements:
Mobility:
(Ability to assist in the movement of objects) . Sitting . Bending . Crawling . Lifting . Pushing . Walking . Stooping . Standing . Turning Dexterity:
(Ability to manipulate objects) . Reaching . Grasping . Handling Visual:
(Ability to recognize, register, and respond) . Color recognition . Depth perception . Reading / Close-up work . Graphing . Calibration Communication:
(Ability to understand, respond and translate into action) . Communication Noise:
. Intermittent noise Vibration:
. Subject to oscillating movement Atmospheric Conditions:
. Weather conditions . Temperature extremes . Odor . Dust . Mist Hazards:
. Proximity to moving mechanical parts . Electrical current . Toxic or caustic chemicals .Fumes . Radiation . Biohazards (airborne or contact exposure to bacterial or viral) . Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents . Explosive chemicals . Flammable, explosive gases

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