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Laboratory Manager

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Feb 03, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14655P
Working Title	Laboratory Manager
Department	Franklin-Genetics
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department	Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.
College/Unit/Department website	https://www.genetics.uga.edu/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	M-F, 8am-5pm; Evening or weekend work may be required
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with experience
Posting Date	02/02/2026
Open until filled	No
Closing Date	02/09/2026
Proposed Starting Date	03/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Lab Coord-Life Science II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications	BA/BSc in biological sciences.
Position Summary	This position is a supervisory role in the day-to-day workings of the Rozario lab, which is a growing research program. This includes supervision of lab maintenance tasks including propagation of the tapeworm life cycle, organizing and maintaining inventory of all research materials, preparing common solutions and reagents for the general lab, and general lab compliance and management. The Lab Manager will be the direct supervisor of research technicians in the lab. The Lab Manager will also perform primary research under the supervision of the PI.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Minimum 2 years experience in rat euthanasia, rat oral gavage, propagation of the life cycle of Hymenolepis diminuta, molecular biology skills, microinjection skills, tissues sectioning, and RNA in situ hybridization.
Physical Demands	Remain seated or standing for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extended hand(s) or arms(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard, forceps, dissection scissors; ability to see within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. Mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (usually about the weight of a laptop; less than 50 lb.)
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	No
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Complete primary research projects: Work with PI to complete research projects on understanding growth, regeneration and reproduction of tapeworms. Necessary lab skills include microinjection, parasite cultures, basic molecular biology, gene expression analysis by in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, sectioning, microscopy and other techniques as needed.
Percentage of time	60

Duties/Responsibilities	Independently working to supervise timely completion of lab maintenance tasks.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities	Training and serving as supervisor to personnel in lab. Training personnel on maintenance tasks and other lab techniques.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Data analysis, interpretation, presentation: Use of Fiji, microscopy software, Adobe suite, powerpoint/keynote, spreadsheets, Prism and other similar software are expected. There will be regular lab meeting presentations and opportunities to present at conferences as needed.
Percentage of time	10