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Lipidomics and Metabolomics Lab Manager

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 3, 2023


Summary:

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation invites candidates to apply for an exciting opportunity as the Research Lab Manager in the Lipidomics and Metabolomics Core Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University.

This is a highly specialized position that will be responsible for the processing of samples including organic liquid extraction of lipids from a wide range of biological samples including cultured cells and mouse tissues. Typical duties involve receipt, organization of and preparation of samples for loading for LC/MS/MS, programming runs appropriate to the analytes of interest, and running samples. This will involve preparing and adjusting HPLC solvents, selection and attachment of appropriate columns, and managing solvent waste. With training this will progress to data integration and analysis. Other duties include maintaining necessary lab supply inventory, and managing all safety compliance and certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
Laboratory experience.
Ability to interface with program management software.
High level of organizational skill.
Ability to work in groups to achieve group goals.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Other tasks or assignments as required to support laboratory activities
The candidate should have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Chemistry.
Experience with lipid extraction, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry data analysis.
High level of organizational skill.
Ability to manage orders, inventory, and projects.
Ability to interface with program management software.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Analyst, Compound Discoverer

Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Indicate by each element: E = Essential; M = Marginal; or N/A
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): E
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): M
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): N/A
Pushing/Pulling: E
Standing: E
Sitting: E
Repetitive Motion: E
Walking: E
Climbing: N/A
Reaching: E
Bending: E


Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: N/A
Extreme Noise: M
Vibrations: M
Fumes: M
Mists/gases: N/A


Emotional Demands
Fast pace: E
Average Pace: N/A
Multiple Stimuli: E
Intense Customer Interaction: E
Frequent Change: N/A


Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: E
Reasoning: E
Hearing: N/A
Reading: E
Analyzing: E
Logic: E
Verbal Communication: E
Written Communication: E

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience to $80,000




Position Details:

Department: Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation
Lipidomics and Metabolomics Core Lab
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Job Family: Research - Sr. Lab Manager (32304)
Restricted Status: No
Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
FTE: 1







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