Position Title Core Research Facility Manager
Advertised Salary $50,000 to $55,000
Posting Number A0001614
Location Ferris State University - Big Rapids
Number of Positions Available 1
FLSA Exempt
Part-time/Full-time Full-time
Position Type Administrative
Summary of Position Manager of the Shimadzu Core Laboratory for Academic and Research Excellence at Ferris State University. The manager will provide oversight of the facility, including regular maintenance of the equipment. In addition, the lab manager will assist faculty and students, oversee inventory of laboratory supplies, develop laboratory protocols, and ensure compliance with standard procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research projects that involve undergraduate students. This is a temporary position that will last until August, 2018.
Posting Date 07/14/2017
Initial Application Review Date 08/07/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should provide the contact information for three references. All unofficial (copies) transcripts should be uploaded in the hiring system.
Required Qualifications
Required Education Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
Required Work Experience - One year of experience with chromatography (such as HPLC and GC), mass spectrometry, and other basic laboratory techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications Valid Driver's License
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered - At least two years of experience working with instrumentation such as GCMS , LCMS , NMR , and MALDI TOF .
- Laboratory management experience.
- Research/scholarship related to area of specialty.
- Experience in the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Duties
Duties
Duties Provide oversight of the facility, including equipment maintenance.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Assist student and professors with research and lab equipment.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Develop laboratory protocols.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Oversee laboratory supply inventories.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Ensure compliance with standard protocols (e.g., safety).
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties
Duties Engage in research projects that involve students
Essential/Marginal Marginal
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Reports directly to the Director of Academic Research and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable laws, laboratory safety practices, and policies and procedures.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities -Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting.
-Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
-Effective interpersonal skills.
-Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Ability to travel to events during both day and night hours.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript 1
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