Research Laboratory Manager 331888

About the role

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is a unique department shared between Ferguson College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. We take pride in being an inclusive department in which students from any background can feel comfortable, supported and successful.

Responsibilities

• Assisting faculty with operational oversight of wet laboratories plus daily management of the Bioenergy Laboratory facility and activities at the BAE West and Annex building
• Developing laboratory usage policies
• Helping coordinate space for laboratory users
• Working with PIs, department head and outside sources to efficiently utilize available funding to support lab facilities and resources
• Researching and recommending equipment purchases
• Maintaining analytical equipment and working with service professionals on operational maintenance and repairs
• Identifying opportunities to enhance operations and procedures that increase productivity and efficiency
• Promoting and administering the department's safety and training program, including offering training sessions
• Maintaining chemical and gas cylinder inventory for departmental labs, SDS sheet inventory and records for asset management
• Ensuring laboratories are in compliance with university laboratory safety policies, as well as OSHA and EPA
• Aiding employees and students with laboratory operations, including establishing work schedules, delegating work assignments and assisting in evaluating staff and student performances
• Assisting in the design and implementation of experiments
• Providing technical advice and assistance to researchers
• Identifying alternative resources and facilities to ensure completion of work as needed
• Assisting in fostering and supporting a strong safety and wellness culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• At least 5 years of experience in a research, analytical and/or clinical laboratory setting; working knowledge of standard laboratory procedures, chemicals and potential hazards, and working familiarity with operation and maintenance of wide range of analytical laboratory equipment
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field
• In addition to the required laboratory experience, two years of management experience

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Experience with use of HPLC, GC and LC/MS analytical equipment
• Use of ozone and UV treatment technologies
• Familiarity with fermentation/cell culture reactor systems
• Experience with chemical and biochemical extraction and separation methods

Benefits

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. Check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html