Laboratory Manager, Center for Environmental reliable Isotope Anal

Laboratory Manager, Center for Environmental reliable Isotope Anal

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Job Summary
The Laboratory Manager will direct everyday operations of the Center for Environmental reliable Isotope Analysis (CESIA) research laboratory facilities. The incumbent will supervise and instruct users in the operation of equipment used to conduct research, and provide analytical services for external users. The Laboratory Manager will research and implement upgrades to laboratory systems consistent with contemporary research standards and maintain applicable systems and document maintenance of the systems. The Laboratory Manager will assist in developing new analytical methods and applications and analyzing specific sample sets as needed. The Laboratory Manager will provide technical guidance and research to support the facilities' core faculty, students and other researchers and will serve as laboratory safety agent and liaison to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).


Minimum Qualifications

»Masters' Degree in related field with background in Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biology or a related field

» 3 years' practice in higher education instruction or research with three or more of the following: operation and maintenance of general laboratory equipment, data acquisition systems, operation of computer controlled mechanical systems.

»Demonstrated practice in the operation of geochemical analytical equipment such as, but not limited to, Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers, Elemental Analyzers, other Gas Source Mass Spectrometers


A significant combination of education, directly related practice and training may be substituted for a degree.


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

» expertise and skill in a wide variety of technical and scientific applications

» capability to assess and evaluate the quality of geochemical analytical results

» capability to interact with service personnel

» expertise and expertise at computer networking, software and hardware installation and operation

»Demonstrated capability to coordinate purchasing, lab supplies, and equipment repairs and service

» capability to supervise student projects

»Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise

» capability to anticipate and solve problems

» capability to work independently


Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required


TravelLocal travel between campus locations only


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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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