Lab Manager

Performance Competencies

• Responsible – works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• Sensitive – displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
• Timely – recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients’ and co-workers’ needs.
• Accurate – works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
• Coadyordinated – organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
• Thorough – meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow-up on his/her services.
• Follows dress code policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patients and fellow employees.

Organizational Teamwork Competencies

• Displays and encourages sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
• Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information with coworkers in order that they may do the same.
• Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with others.
• Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers (patients, co-workers, physicians et cetera).
• Mets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

Organizational Support Responsibilities

• Attendance – maintains good attendance in coordination with UP&S policy.
• Punctuality – reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
• Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period.

Work Role Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining in vitro and ex vivo cell culture systems for the research team in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
• Should be willing to work with in vivo experimental models of inflammatory bowel disease and obesity in terms of animal maintenance, treatments and generation of experimental data.
• Should maintain a laboratory notebook and electronically maintain an accurate record of all raw and analyzed data generated from experiments and should communicate the results with DCTS research faculty.
• Perform analyses and statistical comparisons of results to contribute to manuscripts and research presentations and effectively communicate results in both formal and informal meetings.
• Should be willing to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure high team productivity.
• Should have the knowledge and experience of basic laboratory equipment and techniques along with their proper maintenance/calibration.
• Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group setting which provides a positive influence on co-workers.
• Comply with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures of Marshall University.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Department Specific

The candidate is expected to work as a cohesive part of the DCTS research team to maximize research productivity and efficiency.