Laboratory Manager

About the job

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Primary Purpose

The Lab Manager is responsible for oversight, support and operation of the Department of Biological Sciences mass spectrometer and other departmental instruments, while coordinating with and providing technical and pedagogical support to faculty, lab instructors and students.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of the departmental mass spectrometry system, including associated liquid chromatography instrumentation and analytical software. Provide technical support for proteomic sample preparation, instrument operation, data acquisition, and analysis in support of faculty research and student training. Keeping accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, analyzing data using software packages and bioinformatics tools, managing and archiving datafiles as required by federal granting agencies, and distributing and record keeping of data files for faculty and students

• Updating computer software for the mass spectrometer and other departmental shared instruments

• Maintaining and coordinating the servicing of other shared departmental lab equipment including microscopes, autoclaves, plate readers, gel documentation and shaking incubators.

• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, instrument performance, analytical results, and laboratory activities. Process and analyze mass spectrometry data using appropriate analytical and bioinformatics software. Organize, archive, and manage research data in accordance with university policies, applicable funding agency requirements, and established laboratory practices.

• Coordinate the preparation, organization, and implementation of laboratory exercises for BIOL 160 (Proteomics) and selected laboratory activities in BIOL 159/259 (Molecular Techniques). Responsibilities include preparing reagents and experimental materials, maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, and providing technical assistance to faculty and students. Collaborate with faculty to develop and refine laboratory exercises and instructional demonstrations for additional courses within the Department of Biological Sciences, as needed. Developing modules and demonstration exercises for other classes including pre-pharmacy Biology 61, Biology 101 Genetics and Biology 145 Microbiology.

• Assist in the occasional care and maintenance of research organisms if the primary investigators are unable to do so.

• Assist with maintaining chemical inventory, and coordinate the disposal of chemical, biological and lab waste.

• Must be able to work a late shift until 8pm at least 3 weeknights.

• Performs additional duties as assigned or requested

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related discipline, or successful completion of all required graduate coursework and the master’s thesis defense prior to the anticipated start date of employment. Candidates who have satisfied these requirements but are completing final thesis revisions and awaiting university approval, thesis posting, or formal degree conferral may be considered eligible for appointment, provided that all remaining thesis revisions and submission requirements are completed no later than June 30, 2027, subject to university degree-verification policies.

• One (1) year experience with sample preparation and data analysis for proteomics experiments.

• One (1) year experience demonstrated advanced skill in the handling and operation of equipment typically used in biology laboratories (i.e. autoclaves, dishwashers and liquid nitrogen tanks)

• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Learning Management Systems like Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with protein identification, sequence databases, and proteomics bioinformatics software.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining scientific instrumentation.

• Solid knowledge of lab procedures following established safety guidelines and practices and experience training undergraduate or graduate students in laboratory techniques and safety.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, independence, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate multiple research and instructional activities.

• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage time and multiple assignments to meet expected course outcomes and deadlines. Possesses a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work successfully at all levels of the organization and with diverse populations and has demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices.

• Ability to foster an environment of respect and inclusiveness with undergraduate and graduate students.

• Exemplifies traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and students.

• Display patience and tolerance.

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Work requires frequent periods of standing and walking. Moderate periods of sitting and infrequent periods of bending, stooping, reaching and kneeling.

Moderate use of computers with repetitive use of hands and wrists. Exposure to chemical and hazardous waste typical in biological lab. May be requested to lift up to forty (40) lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on department need. Typically, eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week. Must be able to work a late shift until 8:00pm at least three (3) weeknights.

Hiring Range

$34.10 - $35.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.