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Genomics Core Manager
Job no: 513761
Work type: Staff
Location: Fort Worth
Categories: Research Administration, Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Title: Genomics Core Manager
Employee Classification: Laboratory Manager
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
Department: HSC-Research Core-390050
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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Department Summary
Research Core Labs are specialized laboratories providing access to advanced instrumentation and cutting-edge technologies along with technical support and expertise. As an educational resource and driver for innovative research, we create opportunities for researchers and build synergies and partnerships in the research community.
Position Overview
The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of Genomics Core. This requires regular maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation while streamlining procedures to assist researchers with available sequencing techniques in HSC. The employee will be expected to liaise with team members from other core labs to provide quality service while working closely with students, faculty, and external clients. The individual is expected to utilize their expertise to ensure that studies are performed to the required scientific, regulatory, and client standards in accordance with HSC protocols while adhering to state and federal guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Math and computational skills.
• Analytic skills.
• Organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Hands on experience with molecular techniques, including the processing of genomic NGS assays (such as RNAseq, ChIPseq, ATACseq, etc.).
• Experience with single cell sequencing protocols and analysis (10x genomics preferred).
• Experience using qPCR, Qubit, Agilent Bioanalyzer, Illumina NGS and PacBio platform or similar.
• Experience with analysis of sequencing data.
• Ability to learn new techniques, protocols, and software effectively.
• Ability to multitask and be adaptive based on workload and customer needs while maintaining accurate and reliable records.
• Knowledge of genomic workflow automation.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships proactively.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and a desire to build on those skills.
• They will also have an understanding of translational research processes.
• The employee will be a strong and clear communicator by oral and written means and must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of professional colleagues.
• They will have a rigorous approach to experimental design, implementation, and data analysis.
• They will have the ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously with deadlines.
• They will have positive and polite assertiveness to maintain safety and security precautions.
• They will be comfortable developing new workflow and educating others about those processes.
• They will have strong organizational skills.

Job Duties

• Manage daily operations of Genomics Core by conducting genomic sequencing workflow, such as but not limited to preparing samples, processing data, and assisting with the interpretation of data.
• Maintain advanced scientific instrumentation.
• Assist and advise scientists with experimental design and methods. Provide customer service to users of the Genomics Core.
• Ensure accurate webbased scheduling and billing of services through the iLab platform.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule
8-5 Monday thru Friday
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Advertised: 09 Apr 2026 Central Daylight Time
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