Lab Supervisor - Microbiology Job at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number
1256
Number of Vacancies
1
Working Title
Lab Supervisor - Microbiology
Classification Title
Laboratory Supervisor
Proposed Salary to be Offered
Commensurate with experience, beginning at $34,500.
Appointment Percentage (Budget)
70.63% (34 hours/wk AY, 11 hours/wk Summer)
Position Summary
The Department of Microbiology in the College of Science and Health at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a Laboratory Supervisor position to start January 2, 2023.
The appointment is 85% (34hr/wk) during the academic year and 27.5% (11hr/wk) during the summer.
Responsibilities include preparation of media and reagents for microbiology/clinical laboratory science teaching laboratories, cultivation and storage of bacteria, maintenance of mammalian cell cultures, performing phlebotomy and handling blood and bodily fluids, laboratory set up, ordering supplies/equipment, maintaining course supply/equipment budgets, and supervision of student employees.
A minimum of an Associate of Science degree (with laboratory experience) is required. Baccalaureate degree in microbiology or related discipline preferred. Must have experience in aseptic technique, working with infectious pathogens, and be knowledgeable about laboratory safety. Previous work experience in a microbiology laboratory setting is preferred.
The appointment is 85% (34hr/wk) during the academic year and 27.5% (11hr/wk) during the summer.
Responsibilities include preparation of media and reagents for microbiology/clinical laboratory science teaching laboratories, cultivation and storage of bacteria, maintenance of mammalian cell cultures, performing phlebotomy and handling blood and bodily fluids, laboratory set up, ordering supplies/equipment, maintaining course supply/equipment budgets, and supervision of student employees.
A minimum of an Associate of Science degree (with laboratory experience) is required. Baccalaureate degree in microbiology or related discipline preferred. Must have experience in aseptic technique, working with infectious pathogens, and be knowledgeable about laboratory safety. Previous work experience in a microbiology laboratory setting is preferred.
Position Type
Staff/Administrative
Pay Basis
Annual (A)
FLSA
Exempt
Contingent Upon Funding
No
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
No
Required Qualifications
- An Associate of Science degree (with laboratory experience) is required
- Must have experience in aseptic technique, working with infectious pathogens, and be knowledgeable about laboratory safety.
- Must have demonstrated experience and expertise in microbiological principles and
techniques, including aseptic techniques, bacterial cultivation, working with infectious pathogens, and maintenance of culture collections. - Must have knowledge of general laboratory safety and security.
- Must possess basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and use of the internet.
- Should have knowledge about safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards, including body fluids.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art in Microbiology or a closely related discipline is preferred.
- Previous microbiology laboratory work experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in managing budgets and maintaining inventory is preferred.
- Additional preferred qualifications. Ability to:
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Ensure proper safety precautions and procedures.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate laboratory setup for teaching sessions.
- Work with and supervise student interns and student employees.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Maintain mammalian cell cultures.
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at
hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
- Office/Lab setting.
- Infectious agents, chemicals, radioactive material.
- Occasional irregular work hours.
Miscellaneous Information
INFORMATION
ABOUT
YOUR
POTENTIAL
BENEFITS
You may potentially be eligible for benefits that could add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
You may potentially be eligible for benefits that could add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
- excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- paid holidays and sick days.
- sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
- after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at:
https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/2022-quick-guide-faasli.pdf
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at
www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here:
Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI
Statement
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
Redbook Position
Yes
Division/College
College of Science and Health
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The Department of Microbiology values diversity and faculty who bring diverse experiences to their teaching. The UWL Department of Microbiology is unique among comprehensive undergraduate institutions. Established for twenty-two years as an independent department, it houses twelve full-time microbiologists with expertise in diverse areas of microbiology and graduates about 30 microbiology majors per year. UWL’s new Prairie Springs Science Center opened in the fall of 2018 and houses state-of-the-art microbiology teaching and research laboratories.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
09/09/2022
Continuous Recruitment
Yes
Continuous Recruitment First Review Date
10/06/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions
Application deadlines
TO
ENSURE
CONSIDERATION
: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact Name
Dr. Michael Hoffman, Department Chair
Position Contact Email
hrinfo@uwlax.edu
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