Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005402P Position Title Laboratory Manager, Image and Data Acquisition Core Division/College University Research Department Institute for Modeling Collaboration & Innovation (IMCI) Location Moscow Posting Context Statement
The IMCI Image and Data Acquisition Core ( IDAC) Manager reports to the IDAC Director and IMCI Director within the University of Idaho’s Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation ( IMCI). The position oversees operation, maintenance, service and user training for core research equipment, including flow cytometers, microscopes, ddPCR, calorimetry, surface plasmon resonance and pinning robots. The Manager administers user charges, provides core usage statistics, coordinates vendor support and maintains productive relationships with University personnel, equipment users and vendors. This position will work between 20-30 hours per week.
Position Overview
Provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of a laboratory or field research enterprise, including directing the activities of graduate and undergraduate students, staff researchers and research support staff. Develops guidelines and protocols for lab operations. Assures quality control; maintains budget; and operates, tests and repairs electronic and/or scientific test equipment used. Assists with the construction and modification of new and prototype scientific devices.
Duties may include:
Providing consulting services to department management, public and private sector entities
Providing final review of policies and procedures; recommending changes based on prevailing scientific evidence
Supervising scientific/technical staff
Directing and/or planning and implementing a component of the scientific program
Directing and/or developing and monitoring research projects in conjunction with other agencies
Directing and/or preparing reports assessing use, distribution, fate, exposure, and probability of adverse effects of chemicals and/or radiological constituents or other hazardous substances in specific use situations
Directing and/or developing and /or providing final detailed review of risk assessments and making recommendations for improvement where risk level is unacceptable
Establishing work priorities and performance standards; may be involved in hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work
Making managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, cost, reputation and service quality of the laboratory
Developing budgets, distributing budgeted funds, and exercising the primary control over a relatively small budget
Two years of post-Bachelor’s research work to include technical/administrative experience in research operations
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in biology or related STEM discipline
Required Other
None
Additional Preferred
Strong lab-based research experience
Technical expertise/experience with either flow cytometry or confocal microscopy or both
Interest in expanding expertise in new and cutting-edge technologies
Knowledge of research methods, statistics and principles of optics, microscopy or cytometry
Technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: flow cytometry, microscopy and image acquisition techniques
Laboratory research management experience including monitoring safety compliance, training personnel and budgeting and procuring necessary supplies/equipment
Experience with developing technical written materials, such as scientific/lab protocols
Ability to communicate effectively with students, scientists, administrators and vendors, orally and in writing
Strong customer service orientation
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $20.01 per hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
0.5
Full Time/Part Time Part Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 08/07/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 24, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
Applicants: Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu
