Laboratory Coordinator/Manager

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004314P
Position Title Laboratory Coordinator/Manager
Division/College College of Engineering
Department Chemical & Biological Engineering
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time Laboratory/Coordinator Manager position. The selected candidate is expected to provide research and academic/instructional laboratory support.
This position maintains student laboratory equipment, assists faculty in developing new instructional experiments for use in demonstrating chemical engineering principals, instructs students on the safe operation and principals of the experiments and supervises students during experiments. This position assists students with hardware design and setup, data analysis and research methods.
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:
  • Provide consulting services to department management, public and private sector entities
  • Provide final review of policies and procedures; recommending changes based on prevailing scientific evidence
  • Supervise scientific/technical staff
  • Direct and/or planning and implementing a component of the scientific program
  • Direct and/or planning and monitoring research projects in conjunction with other agencies
  • Direct 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
  • Direct and/or developing and /or providing final detailed review of risk assessments and making recommendations for improvement where risk level is unacceptable
  • Establish work priorities and performance standards; may be involved in hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work
  • Make managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, cost, reputation and service quality of the laboratory
  • Develop budgets, distribute budgeted funds and exercise the primary control over a budget
  • Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
Chemical & Biological Engineering – University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Two years of post-Bachelor’s research work to include technical/administrative experience in research operations
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or Science
Required Other
  • None
Additional Preferred
  • Master’s Degree in engineering, technology or science
  • Knowledge and experience in lab safety, computer programing, computer hardware interfacing experience, problem solving and troubleshooting and general laboratory skills
  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Identify problems and related technical issues
    • Identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting department, researcher or course needs
    • Manage department experimental research and instructional laboratories and equipment
    • On occasion work variable shifts including early morning and early evenings
    • Work with minimal supervision
    • Use available shop tools to maintain and repair lab related malfunctions
    • Explain principles of and train students in use and operation of laboratory equipment including gas chromatography, optical spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR), valves, pumps, control systems and other hardware

  • Instructional experience in a laboratory setting
  • Experience interfacing analog and digital instrumentation or components
  • Experience using Lab Windows CVI
  • Experience with design, develop and implement instructional laboratory experiments and related curriculum
  • Willingness to take Chemical Engineering and related classes for continuous improvement as suggested by the supervisor
  • Ability to listen to, work with and instruct undergraduate and students with their academic and/or research projects
  • Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills for planning, allocating/ordering materials and time in order to make the laboratories run smoothly
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Must be able to:
    • lift, carry or otherwise move 50 pounds
    • ascend and descend ladders
    • lift and retrieve objects overhead
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $58,614.40 annually or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 02/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants received by March 14, 2024 will receive first consideration.
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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