Core Facility Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Core Facility Manager.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Cell and Molecular Biology

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Salary Range 43,888.00 - 51,527.00

Pay Grade

E09

Posting Close Date 20 days after posting

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining and tracking usage of all facility equipment. Must have knowledge of equipment and ability to train and assist users. Responsible for annual reporting needs and equipment purchasing decisions.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all facility equipment to ensure peak operation. Coordinate regular maintenance and service for malfunctioning instruments. Maintain up to date training and knowledge of all facility equipment and new technologies available in biomedical research. Train core users on proper equipment usage. Supervise usage of instruments.

• Perform validation and initial testing of new technology and methods in the core facility. Coordinate and present workshops and seminars for advanced and/or new equipment. Present core facility capabilities and resources at scientific meetings and conferences.

• Complete annual reporting required by Director. Track and document usage of equipment and ensure acknowledgment in grants and publications derived from equipment usage.

• Assist internal and external core facility users with experimental design and data interpretation. Contribute to investigator grant applications and publications through letters of support and data acquisition. Perform data collection and analysis for external core users from other institutions.

• Assist Director in making decisions regarding equipment purchasing needs within core facility. Obtain specifications, quotes, and prepare purchasing details for new equipment. Meet regularly with primary investigators and core users to determine new core resource needs.

• Generate and implement facility policies and standard operating procedures. Assist Director in determining long range vision and goals for the core facility, including new equipment, space and organizational needs, and usage patterns. Determine scheduling, workflows, and resource management to maintain effective operation.

• Work with faculty to provide access to facility resources for university laboratory courses. Instruct students on facility equipment technology.

• Implement and collect rates and fees for usage and training on core facility equipment. Occasional travel within Mississippi to recruit users to the facility and attend state, regional, and national conferences as needed by Director.

• Facilitate purchases for facility supplies, equipment, and services; Complete institutional processes required to ensure timely payment or processing of invoices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in biomedical sciences or related discipline and three years of experience in use of advanced imaging, biological science, and biomedical research instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in biomedical sciences or related discipline and five years of experience in use of advanced imaging, biological science, and biomedical research instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Proficient in Imaging and biomedical technologies.

• Broad understanding of biomedical research techniques and procedures.

• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle customer service issues.

• Excellent organizational and people skills.

• Dependability.

• Ability to drive occasionally.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.