Details **Open Date** 08/04/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42733B **Job Title** Manager, Laboratory **Working Title** Manager, Laboratory **Job Grade** G **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** Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 01502 - Department of Biochemistry **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $60,700 to $88,000 **Close Date** 12/04/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** **Position Description:** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Manager to join the newly established Sinha Lab in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah. This is a unique opportunity to help build a lab from the ground up and play an active role in shaping its culture **Research Description:** Our laboratory is focused on studying key aspects of protein synthesis and translational control in healthy and diseased states. We broadly investigate (1) the**role of ribosomes as critical sensors of cellular stress**and (2) focus on**identifying and characterizing ribosome-mediated quality control**and signaling pathways that regulate cellular homeostasis and cell fate decisions during translational stress. The dysregulation of these critical surveillance pathways leads to ribosome impairment and breakdown of proteostasis, and has been associated with cancer, aging, and various metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders. Interested applicants should include a brief statement (1-2 paragraphs) explaining their motivation for applying and how their skills, experience, and research interests aligns with our research focus and the requirements of this role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on scientific work and the organizational side of research – managing workflows, maintaining structure, and enabling others to succeed. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator to set up the lab, support daily operations, and contribute to ongoing projects. As a new lab, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and scientifically rigorous environment. We welcome curiosity-driven individuals excited to make foundational discoveries aimed at understanding and combating cancer. **Responsibilities** **Duties & Responsibilities** **1. Laboratory Commissioning & Setup** + Work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to set up and organize the lab space, including equipment procurement, installation, and calibration. + Establish and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs). + Coordinate with institutional facilities, vendors, and IT to ensure operational readiness. + Oversee inventory and handle procurement of lab supplies and reagents. **2. Experimental Research Support** + Perform routine cell and molecular biology experiments using established methods and procedures (including mammalian cell culture, cloning, and immunoblotting) + Assist with ongoing experiments led by other lab members, with training provided where needed. Collaborate with Principal Investigator in investigating and developing techniques and document all new techniques developed in the laboratory. * Set up and assist with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigator; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and troubleshooting less complex experiments + Observe experimental results in progress and maintain written records of activities and observations; apply previous experience to identify and troubleshoot problems. **3. Data Collection & Analysis** + Collect, organize, and document data using electronic lab notebooks. * Report experimental results to the principal investigator and prepare appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, statistical summaries, etc. * Conduct literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques. **4. Collaborative & Administrative Tasks** + Provide operational support to lab members and contribute to the smooth coordination of projects. + Ensure compliance with institutional safety and operational guidelines. **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 – 6 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** + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Life Sciences (e.g., Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related fields) + Prior experience in lab setup and management is strongly preferred. + Strong organizational and time-management skills. + A passion for biology and an enthusiasm for contributing to CSI’s mission to combat cancer **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. 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