"Laboratory Coordinator I - Geosciences"

Laboratory Coordinator I - Geosciences

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, 85724

Category:

Laboratory and Research

Type:

Full-Time

Posting Number: req24135

Department: Geosciences

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Geosciences invites you to apply to the role of Laboratory Coordinator I. The Laboratory Coordinator I is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including fixing and maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, ensuring a clean and orderly workspace, assisting with data analysis and interpretation, and supervising undergraduate employees.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of the Organic Geochemistry Laboratory equipment, including but not limited to gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs & mass spectrometers.
• Maintain an orderly workspace, including documentation of all protocols and procedures and a calendar for laboratory and machine use.
• Prepare samples for analysis as needed and conduct data analysis, including data quality control checks. Train students in data analysis and quality control.
• Supervision of undergraduate student employees and students conducting capstone and/or thesis research, including training students in laboratory protocols.
• Ordering of consumable supplies for the Organic Geochemistry Laboratory, including but not limited to chemicals, glassware, gels, replaceable machine parts, and office supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be able to independently fix machines and/or instruments.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
• Have some knowledge of coding languages, such as MATLAB or Python.
• Be enthusiastic about working with undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in a laboratory setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Although not required, a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline to the position, i.e., chemistry, biology, environmental science, geography, or geoscience, is preferred.
• Previous experience with organic geochemical equipment and analyses is welcomed, though not required.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Research & Lab

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Jessica Tierney

jesst@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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