Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratory Manager
Job Summary
Consider your next career leap by joining the Purdue College of Agriculture in the position of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratory Manager. This position will manage the fisheries and aquatic sciences laboratories in the forestry (FORS) building, including helping with purchasing, maintenance of equipment, training of students on lab safety and other techniques, and assist with research being conducted in the Aquatic Sciences labs.
What You’ll be Doing
- Oversee day to day operations of laboratory, coordinate student activity, maintain inventories and order supplies, perform other organizational and administrative duties. Incorporates updated processes and procedures to improve effectiveness of area.
- Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment. Prepare and maintain common use chemicals and biologicals.
- Works with faculty and researchers to design and implement various methods and protocols pertaining to biological analyses.
- Train and oversee departmental personnel, graduate students and undergraduate students in proper and safe method, techniques, and procedures for use of specific research equipment.
- Ensure compliance with REM safety regulation for the laboratories and with LAP/PACUC animal use regulations for departmental animal care facilities.
- Follows established processes to coordinate personnel activity, manage projects, assist with, and conduct specific research projects and other organizational and administrative duties as assigned.
What You Must Have
This posting may be filled at multiple levels (P1 or P2). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.
P1 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field
One year of general laboratory experience - In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (Associates Degree + 3 years of experience and high school/GED + 5 years of experience)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Skills with equipment and protocols used in chemical and molecular analyses
- Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of relevant safety procedures
- Computer skills (e.g., MS Office, R and other statistical analyses, etc.)
P2 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field
- Three years year of general laboratory experience
- In lieu of a degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (Associates Degree + 5 years of experience and high school/GED + 7 years of experience)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Skills with equipment and protocols used in chemical and molecular analyses
- Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of relevant safety procedures
- Computer skills (e.g., MS Office, R and other statistical analyses, etc.)
What is Helpful
- Immersive research experience
- Experience with supervision of technical personnel
What We Want You to Know
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines, https://bit.ly/3DH3z6f
- Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary, https://bit.ly/3llRBah
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
What You’ll Get in Return
All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.
Take Your Next Giant Leap
We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.
Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career!
Apply by viewing the Purdue University Careers - Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Laboratory Manager position post.
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.