[ES_JOBS_NET] Lab Manager in Thermochronology at Brown University

[Emily H. G. Cooperdock]

Hi All,

I'm hiring a lab manager! Please see the description below and contact me
at emily_cooperdock at brown.edu with any questions.

Apply here:
https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Lab-Manager_REQ189342

Job Posting: Lab Manager
Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown
University
Supervisor: Emily H. G. Cooperdock (emily_cooperdock at brown.edu)

Job Description:

The Lab Manager provides oversight and support to laboratory and research
projects in the area of thermochronology. The Lab Manager will manage
operations of laboratories and procedures relating to mineral separations,
mineral picking, an ASI Alphachron noble gas mass spectrometer, and Rigaku
CTLABHX micro computed tomography instrument. The individual will train and
support students, postdocs, and visitors to the lab, and participate in lab
outreach and education.

Responsibilities include: instrument operation, scheduling and maintenance;
lab purchasing and related paperwork; sample preparation; data and metadata
analysis, quality control, and archival; training and oversight of student
research assistants (RAs) and other lab personnel; and ensuring compliance
with environmental health and safety guidelines.

*This position is 100% research funded and is for one year with the
possibility of renewal, *

*dependent upon funding*

Education and Experience

   - Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences or related field with 3 - 5 years of
   related work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work
   experience.  PhD in Geoscience strongly preferred.

Preferred:

   - Prior experience in geo-thermochronology, mineral separations, and/or
   micro computed tomography.
   - Experience operating analytical instrumentation.
   - Experience mentoring and working with diverse groups.

Job Competencies

   - Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a laboratory environment.
   - Ability to learn new techniques independently.
   - Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
   - Consistency in laboratory work, careful in avoiding contamination, and
   accurate in data generation.
   - Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive
   environment.
   - Ability to interact well with a large number of students and visitors
   to the lab.
   - Ability to teach others.
   - Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and
   inclusive campus community.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check
and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

-- 
*Emily H. G. Cooperdock (she/her)*
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
https://sites.brown.edu/cooperdock/
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