Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 28, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact: May Nyman, [email protected], 541-737-1116
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
Position Information
Department
Chemistry (SCH)
Position Title
Manager 1-Laboratory
Job Title
Lab Manager
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Lab Manager. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position was created to oversee the day-to-day operations of the inorganic/materials chemistry laboratory of principal investigator (PI) Dr. May Nyman. The mission of our laboratory is workforce training, discovery and implementation of atomic level approaches to solving environmental and energy challenges. Laboratory activities include synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials and metal-oxo clusters for fundamental discovery and assessment of structure and chemical phenomena. The operations include handling radioactive materials. Major characterization equipment overseen and utilized by members of the lab include electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI MS), single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), thermogravimetry-mass spectrometry, vibrational spectroscopies, UV-vis spectroscopy.
This position will oversee equipment usage and upkeep, chemical and radioactive materials inventory, laboratory safety and housekeeping, and student training and research. Depending on the incumbent’s skillsets, career goals and interests, the position will be expected, to some degree, to lead other activities including:
1) research
2) grant writing
3) manuscript writing and submission
4) classroom teaching.
We value diversity and respect of all individuals regardless of gender and gender identity, ability, race, religion, ethnic background, and age. This position must demonstrate the ability to treat and support all lab members with equal respect.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Key Responsibilities
50% Train and mentor students in instrument use, bench techniques, software use, daily research activities, manuscript and graphics creation
10% Troubleshoot, maintain, repair lab instruments/equipment
10% Oversee lab housekeeping and EH&S compliance, including radioactive materials inventory
10% Maintain and create lab databases and resources (i.e. EH&S, group website, Box folder, instrument and procedure SOPs)
20% Depending on time availability, job performance, and agreement with the PI; the position is also encouraged to engage in any the following activities:
What You Will Need
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Work will be performed on campus, in an office and in laboratories.
Amenable to flexibility in work schedules to accommodate family and other personal needs. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required for time sensitive experiments.
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07778UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
03/18/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
02/14/2024
Full Consideration Date
02/28/2024
Closing Date
03/13/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 28, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact: May Nyman, [email protected], 541-737-1116
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .
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