Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT | United States
Job description
1. Carries out the wide range of specialized scientific methods and procedures used in the laboratory. 2. Responsible for resource planning, allocation, and planning renovations. Determines, develops, and implements the operative framework of the laboratory as it relates to long-term goals, needs, and direction. 3. Keeps abreast of newly-evolving technologies, instrumentation, and methodologies and purchases new instrumentation. 4. Develops, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes scientific results. 5. Establishes policies and procedures governing operation of the laboratory. 6. Independently investigates and solves biotechnological problems as they arise through research and extensive literary searches. Determines subsequent experimental approaches. 7. Independently decides when additional analyses are needed, arranges for the needed analyses and interprets the resulting design and implements customized protocols. 8. Authorizes and organizes the use of laboratory and equipment to ensure timely completion of research projects. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Proficiency in complex instrumentation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Required Skill/ability 2: Proven dexterity in manipulating small objects and demonstrated ability in three-dimensional thinking.
Required Skill/ability 3: Proficiency in software coding. Familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems. Ability to maintain computers and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues. Ability to learn and carry out IT related system administration duties.
Required Skill/ability 4: Proven ability to search and interpret scientific papers, protocols, standard operating procedures, safety standards, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals for laboratory equipment.
Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated capability to manage laboratory facilities and workspaces. Proven ability to plan project needs to optimize resources necessary for successful project completion.
Preferred Education: Ph.D. degree in experimental physics, physical chemistry, engineering, or other related discipline, plus six years of relevant experience. Special considerations will be given to those who have expertise in LabVIEW, Python, and MATLAB. Experience in database management (MySQL) and virtual machine environments (VMware ESXi) is a plus.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Biotechnology Associate 3
University Job Title: Senior Staff Scientist
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Ph.D. degree in experimental physics, physical chemistry, engineering, or other related discipline, plus six years of relevant experience. Special considerations will be given to those who have expertise in LabVIEW, Python, and MATLAB. Experience in database management (MySQL) and virtual machine environments (VMware ESXi) is a plus.
Master's Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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