Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX | United States
Job description
Requisition: 202400048S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Dept of Forensic Science
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry. Master's degree or PhD preferred. Four years of experience in a forensic science laboratory operating gas chromatography/liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems. Preferred experience in Agilent QQQ and Q- TOF , and GC/MS instrumentation. Desirable experience with automated deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA ) extraction robots, liquid handling platforms, polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ), and capillary electrophoresis instruments.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Performs complex managerial responsibilities in directing the daily administrative and operational functions of a laboratory, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, accuracy, and efficiency in the realms of forensic research and teaching.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Manages personnel in labs, scientific equipment, oversees laboratory safety, and implements and maintains laboratory procedures and policies. Develops standard operating procedures for the laboratory. Formulates and implements quality control and quality assurance. Provides a strong leadership to the forensic science team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provides technical assistance to students and professors. Develops and enforces quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of forensic research. Develops laboratory guidelines and maintains procedures manuals. Trains incoming personnel in proper lab conduct and complex processes. Implements and maintains laboratory accreditations standards and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. Monitors and evaluates the performance of analytical instruments and equipment. Maintains and calibrates scientific instruments and follows quality control measures to ensure instruments meet required performance standards. Performs problem solving and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Oversees laboratory records which includes data for calibrations, instrument service contracts, equipment inventory, and chemical inventory. Complies with all safety standards. Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks. Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits. Collaborates with procurement to acquire equipment and technologies necessary for forensic research. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System
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