Manager Of LSI High Throughput Biology Facility

Job summary

Manage daily operations of the high-throughput biology facility, including instrumentation, sample processing, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality assurance. Supervise and train staff, collaborate with research partners on project design and methods, maintain safety and compliance, and oversee budgets, vendors, documentation, and process improvement.

Job details

Company Description The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities worldwide. UBC fosters an innovative, collaborative environment that supports cutting-edge discovery across disciplines. The university is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and impact, providing world-class facilities and resources to advance academic and scientific endeavors. Faculty, staff, and students at UBC benefit from a vibrant campus community and strong partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions. Role Description The Manager of the LSI High Throughput Biology Facility oversees the daily operations of a core research facility supporting large-scale biological experiments and data generation. This full-time, on-site role in Vancouver, BC includes managing instrumentation and workflows, coordinating sample processing, and ensuring high-quality, reproducible data. The manager collaborates with faculty, trainees, and industry partners to design projects, optimize protocols, and implement best practices in high throughput biology. Responsibilities include supervising and training staff, overseeing scheduling and resource allocation, maintaining compliance with safety and ethical standards, and contributing to method development and continuous process improvement. The role also involves budget oversight, vendor coordination, and documentation of facility procedures and performance metrics. Qualifications Strong background in molecular biology, genomics, or related life sciences, with experience in high throughput or core facility environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex laboratory operations, including instrumentation maintenance, workflow optimization, and quality control. Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Proficiency in experimental design, data management, and coordination of multi-user research projects. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and stakeholders. Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with researchers, vendors, and institutional partners. Familiarity with laboratory safety regulations, biosafety practices, and institutional compliance requirements. Graduate degree (e.g., MSc or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is highly desirable; equivalent experience in a similar facility may be considered. Experience in budgeting, resource planning, and basic financial management within a research or academic setting is an asset. Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and implement new methods to meet the needs of a dynamic research community.

What you’ll do

Manage daily operations of the high-throughput biology facility, including instrumentation, sample processing, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality assurance. Supervise and train staff, collaborate with research partners on project design and methods, maintain safety and compliance, and oversee budgets, vendors, documentation, and process improvement.

Requirements

Requires a strong background in molecular biology, genomics, or a related life science, along with experience in high-throughput or core facility operations and staff supervision. A relevant graduate degree is highly desirable, with equivalent facility experience potentially considered; budgeting, resource planning, safety compliance, and strong organizational and communication skills are also valued.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Molecular Biology
• Genomics
• High-Throughput Biology
• Laboratory Operations
• Instrumentation Maintenance
• Workflow Optimization
• Quality Control
• Staff Supervision and Training
• Experimental Design
• Data Management
• Project Coordination
• Laboratory Safety
• Biosafety
• Budgeting
• Resource Planning
• Protocol Development

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Education

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