Educational Lab Manager

Salary/Position Classification

• $62,000+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the educational laboratory manager position is to coordinate and support faculty with all laboratory experiences in the MLS program. The MLS program’s curriculum is heavily focused on student performance in the laboratory setting, so this position is essential for ensuring that the laboratory is properly equipped, that appropriate protocol is followed (including safety), and that consistency is present throughout the laboratory learning experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support delivery of educational laboratory activities for MLS and HT programs
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens from artificial sources for student use
  • Coordinate collection and delivery of human specimens from health care institutions, utilizing appropriate biohazard precautions/protocol during shipping and transport
  • Maintain viability and purity of microorganism stock cultures
  • Accurately prepare reagents, media, stains, controls, calibrators, and other supplies required to facilitate laboratory activities
  • Prepare and put away laboratory equipment and supplies utilized in off-campus educational activities
  • Prepare HT slides for evaluation and/or digitization
  • Communicate with faculty to determine needs of educational lab sessions/activities
  • Demonstrate respect for and commitment to curricular decisions and related laboratory needs
  • Prepare, set-up, and take-down on-campus educational lab sessions/activities
  • Be present and participate in on-campus educational lab sessions/activities
  • Assist faculty in navigation of the biohazard lab space, supplies, and equipment
  • Prepare and present laboratory demonstrations
  • Communicate with students in a way that supports curricular design regarding laboratory performance and laboratory theory or skill-related questions
  • Maintain documentation related to educational laboratory activities including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures and directions/notes for individual lab sessions
  • Grade student work and electronically enter grades for laboratory, distance, and/or on-campus courses
  • Recognize emergent situations that arise during laboratory activities, and initiate appropriate action(s) in response 
    
    
• Manage laboratory operations for the School of Medicine & Health Sciences biohazard lab
  • Coordinate use of the biohazard laboratory with other Departments on campus
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the laboratories and equipment areas
  • Oversee upkeep, training/procedures, and troubleshooting for laboratory IT equipment
  • Assist the departmental Safety Officer in laboratory safety compliance activities
  • Maintain laboratory safety documentation (ex. MSDS sheets, biological lab manual)
  • Maintain updated chemical inventory
  • Maintain an up-to-date equipment inventory list in conjunction with the department administrative officer
  • Coordinate labeling of equipment according to UND policies
  • Create and maintain an inventory control system to ensure adequate supplies for carrying out laboratory education activities
  • Establish communication with University buying partnerships
  • Order, receive, and check-in equipment, reagents, and supplies
  • Manage all laboratory equipment performance and maintenance 
    
    
• Coordinate and prepare laboratory staff for educational activities
  • Coordinate orientation and training of Teaching Assistants (TA) and other laboratory staff
  • Maintain the TA Handbook and other staff training documents
  • Coordinate scheduling of laboratory staff to ensure appropriate student/teacher ratios during educational activities
  • Identify and triage duties amongst participating staff to facilitate timely and supportive laboratory instruction
  • Mentor and provide feedback to laboratory staff to help them effectively and positively support students, faculty, and the program 
    
    
• Manage digital slide and/or imaging technology for the Department of MLS
  • Create and maintain the digital specimen/image library
  • Identify imaging needs of faculty and explore options for securing the samples for digitization
  • Perform digitization of microscope slides using the available slide scanning system
  • Train department of MLS faculty and/or staff in digitization and imaging processes
  • Perform maintenance for digital slide and imaging technology
• Participate in other programmatic activities and initiatives
  • Manage Department of MLS social media accounts including development and posting of content, responding to inquiries/messages, and monitoring of activity
  • Assist in development and delivery of simulated laboratory modules
  • Coordinate ordering of office supply and promotional/recruitment materials
  • Coordinate preparation and orientation for MLS professional program semester(s) with student lab focus
  • Prepare recruitment, retention, and recognition materials (ex. welcome boxes, swag bags, graduation videos)
  • Participate in delivery of informational sessions related to the program and/or profession    

Required Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to properly handle biohazardous samples/specimens
• Ability to operate medical laboratory equipment
• Ability to work individually and in groups
• Ability to openly and willingly accept and apply feedback/direction
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or equivalent (ex. CLS, MT); or Bachelor's degree plus completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS/CLS/MT program
• License to practice in North Dakota at the MLS level (or applicant must meet ND license requirements at the time of application, and secure license within 6 months of hire date)
• Minimum of 1 year recent clinical experience as a MLS/CLS/MT
• Documented ASCP certification as a MLS/CLS/MT
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' recent clinical experience
• Previous teaching or student/employee training experience

To Apply

Submit application, cover letter, and resume including contact information for at least two professional references.