LAB MANAGER-MOBILE UNIT

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Lab Manager: Mobile Unit.  The Lab Manager work will occur within the RURAL southeastern US. The ability to travel for long periods is mandatory and is expected to be traveling 90% of the time. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall safety, success, and operations of a mobile research unit's BSL III laboratory. This includes assistance with logistics, planning, staffing, quality of data collection, active contributors with a multidisciplinary research team from across the country, and ongoing staff and participant safety protocols. This position is also responsible for ensuring that laboratory, administrative, and operational activities are carried out in a cost-effective and productive manner.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Responsible for strict adherence to protocol regarding collection, processing, and shipment of laboratory samples
• Responsible for the QA and QC process of all equipment within the laboratory
• Ships lab specimens and reagents as needed for collaborative projects and handles related MTA paperwork and packaging preparation.
• Verifies proper waste disposal

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintains general lab organization: Orders lab supplies and equipment in a cost-efficient manner and monitors related invoices and receipt of items
• Communicates on a regular basis with laboratory core and data collection center
• Responds to and resolve any laboratory-related data queries
• Oversees laboratory equipment and organizes maintenance, warranties, and repairs as warranted
• Maintains updated laboratory SOPs and protocols
• Ensures lab compliance with regulatory requirements including IACUC, IRB, OSHA, and EHS, and keeps related records
• Serves as a central resource for the lab team to accomplish research objectives
• Provides technical supervision and trains lab members in various lab techniques and use of equipment
• Communicates lab policies and expectations for lab members and monitors compliance with all lab regulations
• Contributes to the lab spirit and serves as a key team member
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $73,945 - $91,550

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field and three (3) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. Currently certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required. Must undergo training and certification from UAB Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Biosafety Courses regarding the safe management, handling, disposing, and shipping of blood and body fluids within two (2) weeks of hire.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Previous leadership or management experience is highly valued
• Strong organization skills
• The ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Great analytical skills
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination