Biological Sciences Lab Manager

POSITION TITLE: Biological Sciences Lab Manager

COMPENSATION RANGE: 54,000.00 - 58,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences

TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.


To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on May 27, 2026.

Position Summary:

This is a grant funded lab manager position to support plantconservation genetic research. The position requires in-depth knowledge of Next Generation DNA sequencing techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, restriction digests, sample submission), bioinformatic genetic data analyses, native plant identification, and trend monitoring of plant demographics. The incumbent needs to be well trained and able to think creatively to solve unexpected challenges.

Job Duties:

• 40% Next Generation DNA sequencing associated lab work,including genetic data analyses
• 30% Rare plant monitoring fieldwork. Includes substantialsummer travel to field sites in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming
• 30% Report and manuscript writing

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Botany, Biology, orrelated science discipline required; MS in Botany, Biology, or related science discipline preferred
• Experience managing researchprojects funded by federal land management agencies.
• Experience writing plantconservation management documents.
• Knowledge of the Colorado flora.
• Abilityto write simple computer or R code.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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