[ES_JOBS_NET] UMD Earth & Environmental Science Lab Tech

[April Finkenhoefer]

Please apply through the University of Minnesota's careers site:
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/341386
About the Job

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking a part-time
(20 hours per week), continuing Civil Service Research Professional 2 (job
code 8352P2).

This position will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and safe use
of field and laboratory equipment and facilities in the Department of Earth
and Environmental Sciences. The individual in this position will assist
faculty with laboratory course needs to provide a robust academic
experience for students by ensuring that all equipment is serviced and
functional, all teaching assistants receive proper training, and all
samples are curated and accessible. The individual in this position will
take the lead on departmental field and laboratory safety needs,
establishing safety protocols, leading training of all users on
departmental equipment, and ensuring the field and laboratory safety
protocols are followed. This position is responsible for arranging for
maintenance and upkeep of departmental vans and training for van drivers,
coordinating with ITSS to maintain the departmental computer lab, and
assisting with upkeep of departmental museum collections and teaching
collections.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Geology or Environmental Science or a related field
is required and two years of experience or a combination of related
education and work experience to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience maintaining scientific laboratory and/or field equipment.
Demonstrated record of safety training and experience leading training
sessions.
Experience organizing, inventorying, and archiving of physical sample
collections.
Must be able to lift and move samples and equipment.
Must be able to work with chemical storage, including radioactive materials.

*Major Job Duties:*

Maintain and oversee departmental laboratories, including lab and field
equipment (50%):

• Maintain and oversee departmental field supplies (e.g., canoe and its
equipment, Brunton compasses, surveying equipment, soil sampling equipment,
water quality probes, geophysical equipment, GPS units, etc.)
• Maintain and oversee department laboratory equipment (e.g., rock saws and
polishers, drying ovens, sediment processing equipment, shatter box, etc.)
• Monitor implementation, management, and coordination of activities in
shared laboratory facilities.
• Develop guidelines and protocols for shared facility usage.
• Prioritize and plan laboratory and field equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate budget planning related to departmental facilities and
equipment with department administrator and department head.
• Solve technical problems with minimal guidance.
• Train and oversee users of departmental shared equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all lab personnel are compliant with safety regulations and lab
specific protocols are established and followed.
• Run field and laboratory safety trainings.
• Maintain training records and chemical audit binders.
• Purchase laboratory and field equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintain departmental capital equipment inventory.

Assist faculty with technical help for classes and research labs (25%):

• Perform lab set up and tear down for laboratory courses.
• Train GTAs in shared departmental equipment needed for teaching duties.
• Assist faculty with basic research laboratory maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with ITSS to maintain departmental computer lab.
• Assist with GTA scheduling as needed.

Maintain departmental collections, including inventory and curation of
samples and display cases (25%):|

• Curate departmental specimen and research samples on campus and at the
Farm.
• Maintain inventory of teaching samples and departmental display samples.
• Maintain departmental display cases.
• Inventory new samples.
• Maintain inventory of archived student research samples to ensure
availability for use by others.

Disclaimer Statement: The Employer retains the right to change or assign
other duties to this position, with or without notice.
About the Department

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at UMD is an
interdisciplinary program that provides ways to understand and appreciate
the earth’s processes, our physical world and our place in the long,
complex history of the planet and solar system. Our faculty provide
learning opportunities in the classroom, through research, lab work and
field studies. As part of the Swenson College of Science and Engineering,
faculty and staff support students engaging in active learning, conducting
research, participating in internships and field work opportunities, and
participating in community-based outreach programs.
How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To apply, go to
https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 341386.  Submit
the application with cover letter and CV/resume in pdf format.  Applications
missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United
States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date.  Final
candidates may be asked to provide additional information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant
at 612-624-3316.

If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the
Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement
Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
Please contact MSRS or PERA for any eligibility limitations.

Review of complete applications will start August 16, 2021 and continue
until the position is filled.  The appointment will begin after September
1, 2021.
Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in
supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting
and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its
programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public
assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Veterans and individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to
apply.
Background Check Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are
eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify
finalists from employment.




About the U of M



*University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)*

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top
Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's
"America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large
research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking
for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major
university.  A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of
traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students
that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

UMD is a regional comprehensive land- and sea-grant state university, one
of five coordinate campuses within the State of Minnesota system and with a
total enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. SCSE is the largest
college at UMD comprising approximately 3200 undergraduate students, 240
graduate students, 180 faculty, and 80 permanent staff. The college
includes the science departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and
Statistics, as well as the ABET-accredited departments of Computer Science,
Electrical, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
There are significant opportunities for fostering existing and creating new
ties with local, regional, and national industry stakeholders.

Situated at the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth offers an
enticing selection of adventures for four season outdoor enthusiasts as
well as a rich variety of cultural opportunities.  Metropolitan
Minneapolis/St. Paul is less than three hours south of Duluth.

A dynamic city on a hill situated at the western tip of Lake Superior,
Duluth was named Outdoor magazine’s Best Outdoors Town in 2014, celebrating
its access to the outdoors and to Lake Superior -- the largest freshwater
lake on earth by area. Duluth is home to hundreds of miles of biking,
hiking, and skiing trails, including the Superior Hiking Trail, a 300+ mile
trail intersecting Duluth, and the Duluth Traverse, an 85-mile multi-use
biking and hiking trail stretching across town. In addition to the
outdoors, the Twin Ports area has vibrant music, arts, crafts and craft
brewing scenes, and a variety of award-winning restaurants. Duluth is a
truly wonderful place to live, with great schools, health care, and
affordable housing. It mixes its historic small-town feel with a dynamic
urban economy and many cultural offerings.

Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the
head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000
vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge,
annually. Duluth is a popular tourist destination, with 3.5 million people
visiting the city annually, for a $780 million economic impact. More
information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes prohibited on
all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds and
University vehicles.


-April

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April Finkenhoefer

Administrative Associate Supervisor | Earth and Environmental Sciences |
DEES
<https://scse.d.umn.edu/about/departments-and-programs/earth-environmental-sciences>

University of Minnesota Duluth | UMD
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