Posting Number S13824P
Working Title Laboratory Manager I
Department Franklin-Biological Sciences
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Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.
College/Unit/Department website https://biosciences.uga.edu/
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
M-F; 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date 07/03/2025
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Classification Title Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
This position is responsible for prepping and maintaining the introductory, instructional biology laboratory sections. This includes but is not limited to: daily maintenance of multiple instructional laboratory sections (several days each week), setting up and breaking down laboratory materials, ordering, preparing, and culturing laboratory materials.
This position involves use of a P-Card.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Excellent organization skills. Ability to work independently and trouble shoot problems. Good interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude. Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, basic computer skills.
Physical Demands
Moderate lifting of lab equipment. Hand-eye coordination needed to work culturing organisms under microscopes. Driving to perform job related duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintain detailed laboratory prep notes of standard operating procedures and updating with changes as needed. Maintenance of records and documentation associated with the teaching laboratory classrooms. This includes cleaning and maintaining equipment (microscopes, spectrophotometers, pipets, etc.), arranging professional service for instruments to be cleaned and calibrated as needed. Keeping records of safety data sheets for chemical use and hazardous waste management; providing supervision, safety information, and instructions for student staff; trouble-shooting equipment/supply issues.
Percentage of time 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Weekly prep of introductory biology laboratories. This entails setting up and breaking down 2-3 teaching laboratories each week; daily stocking and changing out lab materials to support GLA (Graduate Laboratory Assistant) teaching. Email communications to students and GLAs in the specific lab course(s) that the lab manager is assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 25
Duties/Responsibilities
Planning, scheduling, and placing orders; culturing, collecting, and preparing materials needed for the teaching laboratories each semester. This also includes picking up cargo vans for course field trips.
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide daily oversight and support to the GLAs assigned to the lab manager’s course(s). Answer questions specific to the course(s) the lab manager oversees. Attend the weekly instructional meeting and lead portions of the meeting that support pedagogical focus (e.g. experiment-specific instructions, other lab methods such as how entire laboratory should run, laboratory layout and design). Monitoring GLA preparation and attendance to instructional meetings and teaching sessions. Scheduling and independently holding make-up instructional meetings for absent GLAs. This also includes driving cargo vans to field trip sites.
Percentage of time 15
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide collaborative input into new curriculum proposals, eLC content, lab activities, etc. This includes testing new laboratories.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Assisting with Division graduation, and requests from other UGA faculty/departments and initiatives of existing community outreach programs.
Percentage of time 5
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Sophie Reindl
Recruitment Contact Email sophiereindl@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
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