Lab manager Jobs in Austin tx

Job Posting Title :

Lab Manager - Williamson

Hiring Department :

Population Research Center

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration :

Expected to Continue Until Oct 03, 2025

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

A lab manager is sought to work on multiple ongoing projects focused on basic science and intervention research with couples, led by Dr. Hannah Williamson. This position start date can be as soon as 10 / 03 / 2024 but is flexible. Extensive training and close supervision will be provided.

Responsibilities

The l a b manager will be expected to

• Work with new and existing staff to coordinate the day-to-day operation and management of the research project.
• Collect data from human subjects participants via multiple modalities, including in-person and on the phone.
• Develop and implement protocols for maintaining data quality, including outreach and follow-up with longitudinal participants.
• Manage study files, lab expenses, and Departmental / University paperwork including IRB compliance documents.
• Coordinate weekly scientific meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Development and Family Sciences, or related field and two years of relevant research experience as an undergraduate or post-bacc.

Effective time management and attention to detail to ensure the tasks and goals of the project are completed to a high-quality standard.

Outstanding interpersonal communication.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish fluency (speaking and reading / writing) is strongly preferred.

Experience with recruitment and data collection in under-represented samples.

Familiarity with data collection software (e.g., Qualtrics, RedCap), and basic office software suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to travel to data collection sessions if needed.

Salary Range

36,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical Office / Lab Environment

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.