Auburn University
Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants)
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Position Details
Requisition Number:
S3650P
Home Org Name:
Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences
Division Name:
College of Agriculture
Position Title:
Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants)
Job Class Code:
HC25
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
No
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.
About Auburn:
Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
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
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 License and Certifications:
None
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
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
AL
Posting Date:
05/21/2024
Closing Date:
TBD
EEO Statement:
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website
to learn more.
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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Requisition Number:
S3650P
Home Org Name:
Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences
Division Name:
College of Agriculture
Position Title:
Manager of Laboratory Research (Soil, Water, and Plants)
Job Class Code:
HC25
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
No
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.
About Auburn:
Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
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
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 License and Certifications:
None
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
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
AL
Posting Date:
05/21/2024
Closing Date:
TBD
EEO Statement:
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website
to learn more.
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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