Laboratory Coordinator, Engineering

Position DetailsPosition Information Internal Posting?Posting Number SP004669P Position Title Laboratory Coordinator, Engineering Division / College College of Engineering Department Chemical & Biological Engineering Location Moscow Posting Context Statement Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Coordinator, Engineering position. This position will provide research and academic / instructional laboratory support.Position Overview Provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of a laboratory or field research enterprise, including directing the activities of graduate and undergraduate students, staff researchers and research support staff. Develops guidelines and protocols for lab operations. Assures quality control; maintains budget; and operates, tests, and repairs electronic and / or scientific test equipment used. Assists with the construction and modification of new and prototype scientific devices.Duties may include : Provide consulting services to department management, public and private sector entitiesProvide final review of policies and procedures; recommending changes based on prevailing scientific evidenceSupervise scientific / technical staffDirect and / or planning and implementing a component of the scientific programDirect and / or planning and monitoring research projects in conjunction with other agenciesDirect and / or preparing reports assessing use, distribution, fate, exposure, and probability of adverse effects of chemicals and / or radiological constituents or other hazardous substances in specific use situationsDirect and / or developing and / or providing final detailed review of risk assessments and making recommendations for improvement where risk level is unacceptableEstablish work priorities and performance standards; may be involved in hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing workMake managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, cost, reputation and service quality of the laboratoryDevelop budgets, distribute budgeted funds and exercise the primary control over a budgetOther duties as assigned Unit URL Chemical & Biological Engineering - University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)Position Qualifications Required Experience Two years of post-Bachelor's research work to include technical / administrative experience in research operations Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or ScienceRequired Other Ability to work nonstandard business hours including early mornings and evenings Additional Preferred MS in Engineering, technology, or scienceAbility to use available shop tools to maintain and repair lab related malfunctionsCapability to explain principles of and train students in use and operation of laboratory equipment including gas chromatography, optical spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR), valves, pumps, control systems, and other hardwareInstructional experience in a laboratory settingExperience interfacing analog and digital instrumentation or componentsExperience using Lab Windows CVIExperience with design, develop and implement instructional laboratory experiments and related curriculumWillingness to take Chemical Engineering and related classes for continuous improvement as suggested by the supervisorAbility to listen to, work with, and instruct undergraduate and students with their academic and / or research projectsGreat organizational and multitasking skills for planning, allocating / ordering materialsAbility to manage time in order to make the laboratories run smoothlyGood knowledge and experience in lab safety, computer programing , computer hardware interfacing experience, problem solving and troubleshooting, and general laboratory skillsEffective written and oral communication and good interpersonal skillsThe ability to : Identify problems and related technical issues leading to long term, generic solutionsIdentify technical approach for solving problems and meeting department, researcher, or course needsManage department experimental research and instructional laboratories and equipmentWork with minimal supervision Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Must be able to : Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 poundsAscend and descend laddersLift and retrieve objects overheadWork with toxic, flammable, combustible, volatile, and corrosive chemicals Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of applicationPosting Information FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $70,000, annual salary or higher depending on education and experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1Full Time / Part Time Full Time FundingA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain Posting Date 11 / 22 / 2024 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications submitted by December 6, 2024 will receive first consideration, this position is open until filled.Applicant Resources https : / / www.uidaho.edu / human-resources / careers / applicant-resources Background Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

Salary : $70,000