Facilities Coordinator (id:83848)

Position Title:
Facilities Coordinator (id:83848)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Coordinated Operating Research Entities - OCORE
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
01
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:

The University of Maine’s Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE) seeks to hire a Facilities Coordinator for the Genetics COREs and the Freezer Program. The Facilities Coordinator supports the mission of CORE by serving as the primary point of contact for the eDNA Lab, the DNA Sequencing Lab, and the Freezer Program and bridging communication between clients and lab personnel to maximize client satisfaction and allow maximum efficiencies within the lab settings. This individual will manage the Freezer Program and serve at the technical lead in the DNA Sequencing Facility. Typical hiring range for this position is $40,000 to $44,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine  is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . 

 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or other related discipline.
• Prior experience directly interacting with clients or stakeholders.
• Capacity to perform under pressure in a fast paced production environment.
• Must be organized, flexible and pay great attention to detail.
• PC-based computer literacy, including in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly master other programs used in the daily lab processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Prior professional experience in a laboratory.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with the use and maintenance of an ABI 3730xl DNA sequencer.
• Demonstrated experience with the theory and implementation of practices within the DNA sequencing workflow
• Experience with wet lab molecular biology techniques and basic lab equipment.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

 

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 15, 2024
Interviews to begin no earlier than: March 20, 2024
Tentative start date: April 15, 2024

 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair, Emma Perry: [email protected] . 

 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV