BIOSAFETY LEVEL-2 LABORATORY MANAGER

The Influenza Research Institute (IRI) is an active and growing influenza research laboratory supporting cutting-edge research on RNA viruses including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and replication-deficient ebolavirus. The research group numbers over 30 including scientists, postdocs, technicians and grad students.
We are looking for a Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) Laboratory Manager to assist with managing operations of the various BSL-2 laboratories, freezer inventory, administrative updates to standard operating procedures, shipping permits, purchasing and training of staff.
To fulfill these tasks, the ideal candidate should have a mid-level experience working in and/or managing a BSL-2 laboratory. The ability to communicate efficiently is very important. Attention to detail and good organizational skills are also important. In addition, the candidate should function well in a high-paced environment.

• 5% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures in alignment with strategic initiatives and objectives
• 5% Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information, making recommendations to leadership, and representing the interests of the unit
• 60% Directs and supervises the day-to-day laboratory operations, quality control programs, and/or staff of a work unit to ensure compliance with organization and regulatory agency standards
• 5% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• 15% Develops and facilitates trainings regarding scientific experimentation, technical procedures, and equipment operations to various audiences
• 10% Ships biological goods

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Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of two years of BSL-2 laboratory experience. Experience with training preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply Now” to begin the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to the position, CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Karlye Wolff at karlye.wolff@wisc.edu.

Karlye Wolff
karlye.wolff@wisc.edu
608-890-4533
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Laboratory Manager(RE032)

A873100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Academic Staff-Renewable

268891-AS