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Lab / Logistics Assistant (Professional Research Assistant)</font></b><span
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<span class="company" style="unicode-bidi: embed; font-size:
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font-size: 11pt; white-space: nowrap;">Boulder, CO<br>
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The Jimenez, Volkamer, and Ziemann research groups at the
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences ( CIRES ) and the Dept. of Chemistry &
Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder seek a
full-time Professional Research Assistant to work as
shared Lab/Logistics Assistant. The successful candidate
will perform tasks on group administration, ordering and
purchasing, basic instrument support, chemical and
radiation proctoring, field study and meeting support,
etc. See a detailed description below.<span
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These research groups perform world-leading laboratory,
field, and computational research in the areas of air
pollution, atmospheric chemistry, and instrumentation
development. Each group is composed of 7-15 students,
postdocs, and faculty. Further information on these groups
can be found at:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/">http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/</a><span
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://chem.colorado.edu/volkamergroup/">http://chem.colorado.edu/volkamergroup/</a><span
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://sites.google.com/site/ziemanngroup/">https://sites.google.com/site/ziemanngroup/</a><span
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Detailed Job Description<span
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The Lab/Logistics Assistant will perform the following
tasks for all or some of the 3 research groups. Training
will be provided as required.<span
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Perform general lab administration, such as working with
new and departing group members, managing group property
and supplies, general shipping, coordinating equipment and
building maintenance issues, moving equipment and shipping
boxes to / from storage locations, coordinating visitor
logistics & schedules, and similar tasks.<span
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Organize, maintain, and co-ordinate repair of
laboratory, field, and instrument computers, as well as
data servers, CPU clusters, and their connections.<span
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Maintain and expand web & wiki pages for the groups,
including simple web-based databases.<span
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Perform basic monitoring, maintenance, and calibration
of research-grade instruments.<span
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Coordinate and co-organize field and lab campaign
logistics, shipping, setup, operation, repairs, and
teardown.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Perform logistical planning including organization of
meetings (including web-enabled meetings) and organizing
group travel to conferences and field studies.<span
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Serve as purchaser for lab and field supplies, and
reallocating those purchases to the appropriate grants in
the CU accounting software system.<span
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Serve as proctor for environmental health and safety,
including ordering chemicals, maintaining the chemical
database for each lab, supervising the correct storage of
chemicals in the labs, coordinating with CU for disposal
of chemical waste, and acting as lab eco-leader.<span
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Serve as proctor for radiation safety, including
monitoring low-level radioactive sources used in research,
coordinating permits and administration with CU, as well
as the transport of sources between labs at CU and the
shipment of sources to / from field studies.<span
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Keep track of hours spent working for each group and
tasks pending using shared computer software.<span
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Perform other tasks that may develop within the research
and education missions of the groups.<br>
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Be present in the offices/laboratories during standard
working hours (9AM-5PM) and occasionally work more
intensive hours during workshops or laboratory and field
campaigns<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Information on University benefits programs is located at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cu.edu/employee-services">http://www.cu.edu/employee-services</a><span
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Minimum Qualifications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Minimum Qualifications:</b><br>
A Bachelor Degree<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Organizational and time-management skills, flexibility
and ability to multi-task<span
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal
communication skills<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Self-motivated, detail-oriented, a fast learner, be able
to work independently with minimal supervision<span
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Ability to work with people of different backgrounds,
nationalities, and personalities<span
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Professional demeanor<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Familiarity with Windows computers, basic office
software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations),
Google Docs<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Driving license and experience<span
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Ability to commit to the position for 3-5 years<span
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Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities<span
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Desired Qualifications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Desired Qualifications:</b><br>
Prior experience in positions with similar requirements<span
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Familiarity with web software (e.g. plain HTML , Wiki
editing, Google Site editing)<span
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Some college-level coursework in science, engineering,
mathematics, and/or computer use<span
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Ability to travel to field sites in the US and abroad
for 1-2 weeks at a time, to assist in site and instrument
setup, up to 4 weeks per year.<span
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Ability to plot and archive data using computer software<span
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Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical
instrument repairs<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Experience with driving pickup and larger moving trucks<span
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Special instructions to applicants<span
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Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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This is NOT a lab manager or staff scientist position, and
the starting salary range is fixed.<span
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Applicants with a PhD will generally be assumed to be
overqualified, unless under exceptional circumstances.<span
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Applications must be submitted to the JobsatCU posting,
not to the job posting contact. Only complete applications
uploaded by the applicant to the JobsatCU posting will be
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1 – A Cover Letter which specifically addresses each of
the job minimum requirements and desired qualifications of
the position, as well as any special skills or limitations
of the candidate related to the job description.<span
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2 – Resume<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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3 – List of four professional references; include
addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
from whom an official written letter of recommendation
will be requested at the appropriate time during the
search.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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4 – Proof of Highest Degree Earned<span
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This position is eligible for medical, dental and life
insurance, retirement benefits programs, and is eligible
for monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.<span
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The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background
checks on all final applicants being considered for
employment, prior to the issuance of an offer letter.<span
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The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to
providing a safe and productive learning, living and
working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct
background investigations for all final applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations
include a criminal history record check, and an EPLS
(Excluded Parties List System) check.<span
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The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that
verification of employment eligibility be documented for
all new employees by the end of the third day of work.<span
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The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer committed to assembling a
diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance
with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment
to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces
diversity, the University of Colorado does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability,
age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, genetic information, political affiliation
or political philosophy in its programs or activities,
including employment, admissions, and educational
programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Boulder Campus
Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127.<span
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon
request for individuals with disabilities by contacting
Human Resources at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:adacoordinator@colorado.edu">adacoordinator@colorado.edu</a>.<span
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Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff and
EEO Data (application) form, and upload the required
documents:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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1-Resume<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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2- Proof of highest degree earned (copy of diploma or
unofficial transcripts)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We
encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon
request for individuals with disabilities by contacting
the ADA coordinator at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hr-ada@colorado.edu">hr-ada@colorado.edu</a>. The University
of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks for all
final applicants being considered for employment.<span
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JOSE -5<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Karen Dempsey<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact telephone<span
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303-492-1168<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact email<span
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Jobs@cires.colorado.edu">Jobs@cires.colorado.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job Posting Number<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
RF03065<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Quicklink for Posting<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.jobsatcu.com">http://www.jobsatcu.com</a>: 80/postings/108495<span
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