Research Lab Manager 1

Job Summary

The Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) at Northwestern University is seeking a Department Lab Manager to support teaching and research activities both on-campus and off-campus. The Department’s Integrated Laboratories for Earth and Planetary Sciences (ILEPS) serve as the analytical foundation for cutting-edge research in Earth and environmental sciences.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains operations of department labs and facilities
• Organizes teaching materials and field trips/courses
• Trains students in shared-facility lab methods
• PARTNERS WITH FACULTY TO OVERSEE SAFETY AND EXPEDITION LOGISTICS
• Manages the department collections of field equipment and physical specimens (e.g., rocks, sediment, water)

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 6 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience required;
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a scientific major or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 4 years' lab/bench or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Valid US driving license with clean driving record. See NU Safe Driver Program. Ability to drive 8 passenger mini-van sized vehicles with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in laboratories and field campaigns
• Commitment to safety and inclusive learning environments
• C competence with standard office software (e.g., MS Suite)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

Work-Life and Wellness

• Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Supports flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

Professional Growth & Development

• Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

Benefits

• At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Pay

The target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 - $79,850 per year. The salary offered will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

More information about the schedule will be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• See NU Safe Driver Program.
• Ability to drive 8 passenger mini-van sized vehicles with students.