Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants)

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3650P

Home Org Name

Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences

Division Name

College of Agriculture

Position Title

Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants)

Job Class Code

HC25

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The College of Agriculture at Auburn University seeks applicants for their Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants) role.

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and supervision of various analytical equipment used in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences for various projects involving the analysis of soil, water, and plant materials.

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Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Supervise and train all personnel involved in using the equipment as requested by faculty.
• Provide general maintenance, repairs, and calibration on instrumentation and equipment and order supplies as needed.
• Assist faculty and graduate students with methods for new protocols in the department.
• Coordinate usage and service fees with faculty responsible for various instruments.
• Assist with the set-up and teaching of the teaching laboratories associated with this laboratory. Maintain compliance with all safety regulations associated with instrumentation and supplies for instrumentation and ensure that all users are properly trained and are complying with safety regulations;

and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree related to analytical chemistry, soil science, or closely related field.

Experience : 3 years of Experience in the coordination of lab operations, maintenance, procedures, and research.

Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety procedures is required.

Substitutions allowed for Experience :

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Effective communication skills, technical experience, and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment are essential.

Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the U.S. by the employment date and continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

None

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is desired as well as experience with the following instrumentations and equipment : Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission spectroscopy ( ICP - OES ), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy ( AAS ), elemental analyzer, Chromatography (GC for GHG , HPLC , UPLC ), ion chromatography, spectrophotometer (UV-Vis, fluorescence, FTIR ), microwave assists extractions and digestions, freeze-driers, water purification systems, large centrifuges, soil and tissue grinders, and drying ovens.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$47,300 - $80,400

Job Category

Research

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in :

Auburn

State position is located :

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

05 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Please utilize the attachment feature on the on-line application system and attach a cover letter and resume. Only complete application packets will be considered for selection.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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