Job Information
University of Utah Manager, Research in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/03/2024
Requisition Number PRN40513B
Job Title Manager, Research
Working Title Manager, Research
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00237 - Nephrology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment Internal to the Department
Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400
Close Date 02/03/2025
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to research functions of assigned department’s internal and external customer service, human resource and financial management operations pertaining to areas including (but not limited to) research and development in geological, chemical, biological, and archeological studies, statistical methods, technical reporting, and outcomes publishing. Acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.
Responsibilities
Perform muscle development and regeneration experiments, working in a team with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Harvest, prepare, and process tissue for histological staining, immunofluorescence, and RNA in situ hybridization. Strong focus on whole-mount confocal and 2 photon imaging.
Perform tissue culture experiments.
Molecular biology experiments including western blots, qPCR, and cloning.
Perform and analyze bulk and single cell RNA -seq experiments.
Manage mouse colony
Oversee ordering, stocking, and inventory of laboratory supplies and maintenance of equipment.
Mentor trainees in the lab.
Enthusiasm for science essential.
Problem Solving :
The Research Manager will conduct research on muscle development, regeneration, or viral effects of muscle structure and function. Work requires exercising independent judgment and knowledge of biology and scientific methods. Work is team-based and overseen by the lab head, Gabrielle Kardon.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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