Position Summary

The lab manager will assist in research examining how soil microbial processes control the exchange of C and N between soils, plants, and the atmosphere. Specifically, they will be responsible for ordering equipment and supplies, maintaining a safe and productive working environment, developing standard operating procedures, and training new researchers. The lab manager will also assist in conducting basic field and laboratory research, including collecting soil samples in the field, operating a portable trace gas analyzer, and processing soil samples in the laboratory.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lab work: Preparing reagents, Washing glassware, Processing soil samples, Maintaining a clean and organized lab space, Developing standard operating procedures (50%)
• Purchasing supplies and equipment: Purchasing laboratory equipment under the supervision of the PI, Monitoring and purchasing needed supplies (25%)
• Maintaining instruments: Monitor trace gas analyzers, Use compressed gas cylinders, Conduct preventative instrument maintenance (10%)
• Mentoring researchers in lab methods and safety: Teaching lab safety to new researchers, Teaching common lab methods to new researchers (10%)
• Field work: Collecting soil samples, Operating field instruments (5%)