Mercer University

Mercer University

Vivarium and Research Lab Manager

Columbus, GA 31901

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
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About the role

  • Application Instructions: External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen.
  • Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
  • You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Responsibilities

  • As Research Lab Manager the incumbent will work with the Chair or Vice-Chair of the department to perform duties related to managing and maintaining the research laboratory facilities on the Columbus campus of MUSM.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited institution and five years of prior laboratory experience which must include work with animals.
  • Candidates with a master's degree and two years of the same experience will also be considered.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Please review the job posting and load ALL documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page.
  • A bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited institution and five years of prior laboratory experience which must include work with animals. Candidates with a master's degree and two years of the same experience will also be considered.
  • Must learn how to troubleshoot and maintain vivarium and research laboratory equipment.
  • Background Check Contingencies:
  • Criminal History
  • Document Attachments:
  • Cover letter

Skills

  • Must know how to use Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare various reports.
  • Must be able to learn and apply basic principles and practices of laboratory animal care and facility maintenance.
  • Must be able to keep written records of animal health, daily tasks, and facility conditions.
  • Must be able to learn and abide by the IACUC, OLAW, and USDA regulations as they apply to a laboratory animal vivarium.
  • Must be able to write and follow standard operating procedures and protocols for the vivarium and research laboratory.
  • Must be able to work with disinfectants, germicides, and cleaning agents commonly used in the animal vivarium.
  • Must be able to work on rotating weekends and holidays in the animal vivarium.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Veteran/Disability

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