Laboratory Supervisor (Neurosurgery - Galveston)

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent with at least 3 years of research experience.

Job Description: 

Supervises the laboratory and provides the operational management, technical support, laboratory training, and mentorship related to research.

JOB SUMMARY:
Supervises the laboratory and provides the operational management, technical support,
laboratory training, and mentorship related to research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the ongoing supervision of the laboratory.
Accountable for all budgets involved in the completion of ongoing experiments.
Ability to provide staffing of the laboratory as a 24 hour functioning facility.
Assists in writing and editing documentation of experiments and in the preparation of the 
laboratory for these experiments.
Schedules all of the procedures to be performed and the experiments to be carried out.
Performs the majority of procedures in the laboratory and supervises the laboratory 
technician in setting up and performing the experiments.
Supports postdoctoral fellows in designing and completion of experimental protocols. 
Assists in design and preparation of abstracts and posters.
Designs and carries out research protocols.
Assists in the writing and editing of manuscripts to be published in major scientific journals, 
and in writing grants. 
Responsible for hiring laboratory personnel.
Identifies appropriate internal controls for the department and provides mechanisms to 
monitor and enforce compliance.
Responsible for data collection and proper storage, maintaining the laboratory equipment, 
and inventory, and for the quality of the ongoing studies
Adheres to internal controls established by department.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs related duties as required

EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment and specialized laboratory equipment for use with specific laboratory 
and animal research.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:
UTMB Galveston.
Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.
Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations and required medical surveillance.
May be required to work extended shifts, including weekends and holidays to accommodate 
completion of special projects.
Standard offices, laboratory, and animal facilities

OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, 
may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 
51.215, Texas Education Code.

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.