Laboratory Manager
Job Description
“Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number 1616
Number of Vacancies 1
Working Title Laboratory Manager
Classification Title Laboratory Manager
Proposed Salary to be Offered $52,000 / year
Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100%
Position Summary
Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for supporting the instructional and research needs of the department faculty/staff. This individual will be involved in managing lab supplies, ensuring equipment works, and assisting with student instruction. Responsibilities include ordering materials, scheduling lab events, and maintaining student access. The role also involves weekly maintenance of cadavers, tracking supplies, and preparing cadavers for lab use. Additionally, the position oversees the upkeep of the Human Performance Lab space, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment, managing lab computers, and coordinating with various departments for support services.
Position Type Staff/Administrative
Pay Basis Annual
FLSA Exempt
Contingent Upon Funding No
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science or related field.
Knowledge of lab equipment, cadaver care, and safety protocols.
Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Ability to manage supplies and inventory.
Ability to troubleshoot basic lab equipment and computer issues.
Experience with basic administrative tasks and coordinating services.
Preferred Qualifications
Lab experience in exercise science or related fields.
Experience with computer systems and lab technology, including the maintenance of specialized equipment such as metabolic carts.
Experience with ShopUW or similar ordering systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain lab safety standards.
Physical Demands
This position will require some lifting (with and without manual or mechanical assistance) and repetitive movements, and operation of common tools such as screwdrivers and drills.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
Working hours will occur during regular business hours (Monday-Friday). No travel will be required for this position.
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your Benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
paid vacation for 12-month positions.
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
Civil Rights and Compliance Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
Redbook Position Yes
Division/College College of Science and Health
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibility Statement Support and assist the instructors and the instructional needs and supply materials needed for classes in the Exercise Science Realm.
Duties to Support Responsibility
Order supplies for ongoing activities and lab experiences
Make sure the lab equipment is ready and works before the labs occur
Assist instructors and students on the use of equipment
Schedule events (labs, data collection sessions, meetings) on lab calendars as needed
Add and delete students from the C-Bord system for door access control
Responsibility Statement Maintain the cadavers in PSSC 3011
Duties to Support Responsibility
Weekly wet-down and visual inspection
Clean tanks as needed
Keep track of the ethanol and propylene glycol stock and contribute to the shared usage of supplies between Biology and Exercise & Sport Science
Maintain the anatomical skeletons & models in the anatomy lab
Keep a stock of gloves, disinfectant solution, industrial Dawn grease cleaner, spray bottles, cadaver dissection instruments, etc.
Coordinate the ordering, intake and return of cadavers from UW Madison
Prepare the new cadavers for labs
Responsibility Statement HP Lab space maintenance
Duties to Support Responsibility
Mop the floors
Organize space for the changing activities that happen in the lab
Maintain the equipment in the lab
Change out gas calibration tank
Clean metabolic cart pneumotachs twice a year
Check for leaks in the metabolic cart breathing tubes
Disinfect the mouthpieces used with the metabolic cart
Clean and maintain the underwater weighing tank
Make sure we have paper for the printers
Update lab computer passwords
Maintain and keep track of the lab computers
Store and organize computer accessories and other electronics such as cables, keyboards, tape, batteries, etc.
Be able to order and bookkeep all order thru ShopUW.
Call Custodial Services for custodial problems
Call Facilities Management (x-8585) for facilities problems
Call Shipping/Receiving (Jeff or Barb Santolin) for shipping/receiving problems
Call IT Support/Scott Haigh for computer issues
Maintain the environmental chamber as needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 04/09/2025
Continuous Recruitment
Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 04/23/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.
Position Contact Name Naoko Giblin
Position Contact Email ngiblin@uwlax.edu”