Lab Manager I - Microbiology (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

About the role

Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Lab Manager and play a key role in supporting hands-on learning for students. In this collaborative position, you'll help ensure laboratory courses run smoothly by managing equipment, preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and supporting laboratory personnel. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and creating an environment where students and faculty can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Orders, procures, and prepares supplies, materials, and solutions for laboratory courses.
• Organizes and maintains facilities and equipment for laboratory courses, including chemicals and Material Data Safety Sheets.
• Trains and supervises laboratory personnel.
• Identifies, selects, and makes hiring recommendations for student assistants.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in an area of expertise commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position; OR, a related combination of education and experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related field.

Skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory methods in microbiology.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of lab equipment.
• Knowledge of safe handling and storage of lab materials, supplies, and cultures.
• Knowledge of OSHA laboratory standards and the ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or hazard control standards.

Skills

• Skill in selecting, training, and supervising co-workers and assistants.

Abilities

• Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of co-workers with varying levels of training.
• Ability to interact productively with students.

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Evidence of Degree (optional: Cover Letter).