Lab Manager
montana state universityBozeman (MT)
About the role
Position Details
Position Information:
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27080 For questions regarding this position, please contact:
- Alyssa Evansalyssa.evans4@montana.edu406-994-5395Classification Title Research Professional
- Working Title Lab Manager
- Brief Position Overview
The Evans Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Lab Manager to conduct research activities and oversee lab functions.
Position Number 4C0449Department Microbiology & Cell Biology
Division College of Agriculture/MAESAppointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
SemesterIf other, specify From date
If other, specify End dateFLSA ExemptUnion Affiliation Exempt from Collective BargainingFTE 1.0Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOAIf other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement:
The Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology ( MCB ) in the College of Agriculture is the home of strong research programs in bacteriology, virology, molecular biology, immunology, and environmental microbiology. Pathogen research is supported by BSL2 and BSL3 research infrastructure, including small and large animal BSL2 facilities. The Evans Lab focuses on the neuropathogenesis of BSL2 orthobunyaviruses that can cause severe neurological disease in humans. The Evans lab combines molecular biology, virology, genetics, immunology, mouse models, and human cell models to study the virus and virus-host interactions that mediate orthobunyavirus neurological disease.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct research and experimentation related to the lab's goals, including but not limited to, cloning, cell culture, work with mouse models, immunohistochemistry, protein analysis, RNA analysis, and sequence analysis.
Manage and document lab materials, lab safety protocols, inventories, etc. Ensure lab facilities are in compliance with lab safety regulations.
Oversee the maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Order and restock materials necessary for research activities.
Train and oversee new lab members and students in laboratory techniques, experimentation, and safety.
In addition to these tasks, the successful applicant is expected to refine, implement, and/or develop protocols and techniques related to the research as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- A minimum of a Master's Degree in a science field is required.
- Prior research-based laboratory experience required, preferentially in molecular biology or microbiology techniques including cloning, cell culture, protein analysis, and/or RNA analysis.
- Excellent time management, organizational and record-keeping skills.
- The successful applicant should demonstrate the ability to implement molecular biology and microbiology protocols, and to work independently to meet deadlines with little supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsBSL2 experience.
Experience working with small animal models.
Excellent communication skills, including oral and written science communication.
Prior lab management experience.
The Successful Candidate Will
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information:
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Physical Demands
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- This position has supervisory duties? YesPosting Detail Information
- Number of Vacancies 1Desired Start Date
- Position End Date (if temporary)
- Open DateClose Date
- Applications will be:
- Screening of applications will begin on September 17, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
- Special Instructions
- This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement:
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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