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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a scientific field.
- Experience working in an academic lab setting.
- Experience working with capital equipment procurement and tracking assets.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and requirements for animal work.
- Mechanical or technical aptitude with some experience using small hand or power tools.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
· Understanding of academic research facility needs.
· General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
· Demonstrated supervisory experience.
· Demonstrated experience managing multiple large budgets.
· Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
· Excellent communication and customer services skills.
· Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
· Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
· Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
· Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
· Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
· Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
· Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
· Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
· Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· May at times be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include, but are not limited to, chemicals, pesticides, and solvents, allergens, blood bourn pathogens.
· May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
· May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields.
· Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, etc.
· May work extended or unusual work hours due to research or project requirements and peak work cycles. After hours on-call availability required
Additional WORKING CONDITIONS:
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