Translational Medicine Institute (TMI) Central Services Manager Apply
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202400142AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Technical/Support III
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$45,000 - $55,000 with full benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
02/09/2024
Description of Work Unit
The Translational Medicine Institute (TMI) is operated under the Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University (CSU). The Institute provides a safe, secure, state of art facility for university investigators, government scientists and industry representatives to collaboratively research translational medicine with a focus on biologics such as stem cells. The TMI program is a new program housed in a 130,000 square foot building (C Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute). This facility has capabilities to engage in experimental surgical procedures, minimally invasive teaching hands on learning, didactic lectures up to 300 people as well as complete wet laboratory facilities including cGMP space, food service, and administrative space for entrepreneurial development.
TMI Vision Leading the way in discovery and use of the bodys own therapeutics to improve the lives of animals and their humans.
TMI Mission To improve the lives of animals and humans through biologic therapies created via the collaborative work of leading scientists and clinicians; to expedite the availability of these therapies, and to promote education related to these goals.
The purpose of Central Services is to provide state-of-the-art cleaning, sterilization, storage and delivery of all surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment used for the treatment and care of animals at the TMI and VHS.
TMI Vision Leading the way in discovery and use of the bodys own therapeutics to improve the lives of animals and their humans.
TMI Mission To improve the lives of animals and humans through biologic therapies created via the collaborative work of leading scientists and clinicians; to expedite the availability of these therapies, and to promote education related to these goals.
The purpose of Central Services is to provide state-of-the-art cleaning, sterilization, storage and delivery of all surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment used for the treatment and care of animals at the TMI and VHS.
Position Summary
The Central Services Manager is a full-time position within the Translational Medicine Institute (TMI) within the Clinical Sciences Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University. The purpose of this position is to be responsible for providing state-of-the-art cleaning, sterilization, storage, and delivery of all surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment used for research and continuing education needs at the TMI. This position is responsible for determining and maintaining inventory of medical, surgical, and TMI building supplies. This position is responsible for maintaining and caring for all equipment in Central Services including laundry and autoclaves.
This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, be customer-centric, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A combination of signing bonus and relocation expenses may be considered for successful candidates.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A combination of signing bonus and relocation expenses may be considered for successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- 2 years professional work experience related to the position.
- Ability and experience anticipating needs or potential problems.
- Experience managing students with variable schedules.
- Experience with interpersonal and customer service.
- Experience working with confidential information.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience providing support to multiple customers.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Freight
Duty/Responsibility
- Determines condition of incoming and outgoing freight at the TMI. Sorts freight and ensures packages are delivered to the correct location.
- Ensures perishable product is properly stored to ensure products arrive in condition required and customers needs are met.
- Facilitates how to move materials through the TMI in a safe and efficient manner.
- Collaborates with Central Receiving to facilitate specific packaging requirements.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Job Duty Category
Laundry
Duty/Responsibility
- Collect laundry from designated locations within the TMI.
- Balance laundry timing within other job responsibilities.
- Remove feces, hair, tissue, vomit, etc. from soiled laundry before washing in machines.
- Manage loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding, and sorting surgical towels and wraps for sterilization, folding all non-surgical laundry and placing on appropriate department shelves.
- Fold laundry with care and attention to detail meeting department specific requirements.
- Determine order and priority of cleaning efforts.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and functioning to specifications. Coordinate maintenance and repair as required.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Job Duty Category
Inventory
Duty/Responsibility
- Establishes storage area configuration. Determines where and how to store inventory when supplies are received. Sets the standards for rotating the inventory and storing of the supplies in the correct inventory.
- Orders special requests for customers.
- Manages last minute surgery, continuing education scheduling change, or shipment delay impact on inventory levels. Communicate alternative options to unit/persons impacted.
- Manages re-order of product based on inventory level.
- Anticipates surgical team needs by having in-house sterilized items prepared ahead of time.
- Maintains a safe Central Services area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains gas inventory for the TMI. Ensures level adequate for scheduled and reasonable, unexpected surgical needs.
- Serves as a resource specialist to staff within the Translational Medicine Institute on Central Services items to the TMI team members.
- Communicates with departments when equipment sharpening is available.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Job Duty Category
Equipment Sterilization
Duty/Responsibility
- Anticipates needs of the dependent departments using schedules and communication methods to prioritize cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
- Inspects, tests, cleans, assembles, packages, and labels instruments in preparation of sterilization to ensure that instruments are ready and available when needed. Makes minor repairs as required.
- Removes blood, feces, hair, soft and hard tissue, urine, etc. from equipment before sterilization.
- Run steam autoclaves, H2O2 sterilizer, ultra-sonic cleaner, and other equipment.
- Weekly testing performed for each autoclave and the low heat sterilizer, using biological indicators and incubator.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Job Duty Category
Supervisor
Duty/Responsibility
- Creates, revises, and implements Central Services onboarding process for all new student hourlies.
- Decides appropriate work schedules and staffing level needed based on level of activity.
- Determines level of training required for each student hourly.
- Leads Central Services SOP creation through interfacing with research, continuing education, and wet laboratory personnel. Ensures SOPs improve overall function of the Central Storage, increase efficiency, and improve communication within the work units. Maintains SOPs for all aspects of the job to ensure policies can be implemented by other Central Services personnel. Ensures SOPs are posted on the secure file share to serve as document of record.
- Directly supervises a part-time employee and up to 5 student hourlies responsible for a broad range of tasks. Management of staff includes defining roles and responsibilities, training and coaching staff, conducting annual evaluations, addressing performance and personnel issues, and managing timesheets and termination.
- Point of contact to help resolve equipment, inventory, alarms, and unexpected issues for the TMI.
- Maintains continuity among the departments by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Informs Associate Director of potential problems and/or recommending steps to avert and/or solve.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Maclean at lisa.maclean@colostate.edu.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Drivers License, On-call Status - As needed, Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Search Contact
lisa.maclean@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
