Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Manager of Life Sciences Support Service in the Biological Science Department. This position will report to the Chair of Biological Sciences. The pay for this position is $65,115.12 annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administratively (directly) supervises all full and part time laboratory support personnel employed in their area of responsibility, including work-study and other graduate student assistants (minimum of 16/semester). 
• Establish work schedules and task assignments as required.
• Ensure that all work performed follows accepted biological laboratory and research practices and safety standards.
• Advises department chair on overall status of laboratories, work in progress, work related problems, and recommends possible solutions or action plans.
• Maintains and supervises all laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for the instruction of faculty and students in the use of all laboratory and computing resources to meet standards for safety and proper operation.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 3 years’ experience.
• Biological laboratory experience including familiarity with typical methods and protocols, maintenance of scientific equipment, ordering supplies, and inventory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of university accounting and purchasing procedures.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.  
• A background check and misconduct check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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