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Laboratory Coordinator/Manager
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Position Number: 5069517
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

University of Idaho

Laboratory Coordinator/Manager

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Engineering

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $58,614.40 annually or higher depending on experience.

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technology or Science

Two years of post-Bachelors research work to include technical/administrative experience in research operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters 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

Must be able to: lift, carry or otherwise move 50 pounds ascend and descend ladders lift and retrieve objects overhead

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004314P

Posting Date: 02/29/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applicants received by March 14, 2024 will receive first consideration.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.