The Sala Lab at Arizona State University is looking for a Lab Manager. If you are interested in field Ecosystem Ecology and want to join a vibrant Lab read below and apply!
Research Specialist 44094BR Campus: Tempe Research Specialist Job Description This position supports the field and laboratory work of the Sala Lab and partially support the functioning of Global Drylands Center. Under the lab manager part of this job, he or she will perform a wide variety of standard laboratory and field experimental procedures during field season in several locations in New Mexico, Utah and Arizona requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness and adaptability to special and changing needs of research. In addition, the lab manager oversees the functioning of the lab and purchasing of supplies. Under the Global Drylands Center functioning, he or she will maintain web site, assist in the purchasing of supplies and in the event organization. Job FamilyResearch & Laboratory Department Name Sols Administration & Faculty Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time VP Code EXEC VP/PROVOST Scope of SearchOpen Grant Funded Position This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding. Salary Range$33,840 - $38,000 per year; DOE Close Date 07-August-2018 Category02 Essential Duties May supervise, monitor or coordinate work of subordinates. Performs skilled procedures, tests and analyses in the field and in the lab. Analyzes data and writes research progress reports including summarizing test results of participating investigators and assists in the preparation and writing of papers for publication; assists in writing reports on one or more aspects for large ecological projects. Performs administrative functions such as assisting in projecting budgets and procuring laboratory space, supplies and equipment. Creates and manages databases for studies which includes setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Six years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Desired Qualifications Evidence of a Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved Experience working in a lab Experience supervising other employees Experience analyzing data Experience setting up databases Working Environment Activities are performed in an office, lab setting and in the field subject to extended periods of field work Sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse Required to stand for varying lengths of May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes, and respirator Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds Clearly communicate to perform essential functions Department Statement The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) has provided a vital hub for creative excellence at Arizona State University, with more than 670 faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and staff, and research that ranges from studies on biodiesel and biohydrogen to vaccine development and the conservation of whales. As ASU’s first academic unit to fully reflect President Michael Crow’s integrated, interdisciplinary vision for the New American University, the School of Life Sciences offers active and evolving platforms for collaborative, cutting-edge research and faculty whose discovery is freed from traditional institutional boundaries. ASU Statement Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Employment Verification Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Background Check Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Fingerprint Check Statement This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check. Instructions to Apply Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated. Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated. Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. APPLY HERE https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home? partnerid=25620&siteid=5494#jobDetails=3567806_5494 If you have any questions contact: l...@asu.edu
