Posting Number: SP005402P
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
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
- 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
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
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.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
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.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52395
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.