Laboratory Coordinator I (Extended Temporary) - Job at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

Laboratory Coordinator I (Extended Temporary)

Tucson, AZ

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Laboratory Coordinator I (Extended Temporary)
Posting Number	req18595
Department	School of Plant Sciences-Res
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Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The successful candidate for this position conducts and supports microbiology and plant pathology laboratory research by developing protocols to address challenging research questions, designing and performing experiments, summarizing and interpreting experiment data, and submitting research reports in laboratory setting. The Schomer lab explores and discovers answers to challenging questions. We are looking for a lab coordinator who will develop, facilitate, and implement the scientific protocols needed to reach our biological research aims. This is a bacteriology lab and we seek a candidate who with knowledge and technical skills related to culturing and working with bacteria. The lab coordinator will be capable of evaluating data independently. They will develop, adapt, and build equipment, procedures, and techniques to fit specific experiment requirements. Duties will include performing necessary research and support related tasks in the laboratory. They will managing the daily laboratory maintenance and tasks, such as ordering, inventory, and maintenance. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities	Assists in the planning, design, set-up and disassembly of experiments. Follows detailed protocols for chemotaxis and biochemical assays, optimizes PCR and other molecular biology techniques to construct plasmids and bacterial strains to fit specific experiments, performs bacterial inoculations of plants and completes disease progress ratings. Revises and implements policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of the laboratory operation and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards. Trains other researchers on equipment usage and answer questions regarding the experiments and the equipment being used. Manages the ordering, inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, lab ware, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab or field research. Cleaning and sterilizing of labware used for research, maintenance, and growth of bacterial cultures. Record keeping, making observations, analyzing data, and interpreting experimental results. Preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative results. Has a good understanding of bacterial physiology. Excellent note-taking skills, detail-oriented. Ability to perform experiments and analyze experimental data independently. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience transplanting and maintaining plants in greenhouse or growth chamber (those who do not have this experience should still apply). Prior experience culturing bacteria and with sterile technique. Prior experience working to manipulate bacterial genomes. Prior experience analyzing sequence and genomic data.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$47,356 DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	6
Career Stream and Level	PC1
Job Family	Research & Lab
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	2/1/2024
Expected End Date	2/1/2025
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Rebecca Schomer rschomer@arizona.edu
Open Date	12/11/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload a research statement.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Company

University of Arizona

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Temporary, Full or Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

1+ years