<div dir="ltr"><div>The University of South Alabama’s School of Marine and Environmental
Sciences is seeking to hire a Senior Research Laboratory Manager.
Interested candidates should apply to be considered.</div><div><br></div><div>Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited
institution approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama
and five years of progressively responsible research laboratory
experience, two years of which were in a supervisor capacity. Master's degree preferred.</div><div><br></div><div>Functions: Provides day-to-day management and oversight for a common use Analytical
Laboratory in the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences;
processes or assists with processing analytical samples; assists with
training students, staff, and faculty in environmental analyses that
contribute to ongoing research and hands-on instructional learning to
complement classroom-based teaching; coordinates with multiple Principle
Investigators on various research projects; assists in developing
research proposals, monitoring budgets, and negotiating with vendors;
prepares reports and presents findings at conferences; selects,
supervises, and evaluates staff on research projects; develops lab
protocols and serves as Quality Control and Quality Assurance supervisor
for lab; maintains complex scientific analytical instrumentation (mass
spec equipment) and oceanographic field instruments (<span class="gmail-caps">CTD</span>
and ADCPs); maintains familiarity and knowledge of maintenance and
operation of the following in support of the facility: instruments for
elemental chemical analysis of solid and liquid samples (Costech <span class="gmail-caps">CHNSO</span> analyzer, LA-<span class="gmail-caps">ICP</span>-MS, <span class="gmail-caps">ICP</span>-MS/MS),
determination of nutrient content in soils and waters (Skalar
Continuous Flow Nutrient Analyzer), and analyzing inorganic and organic
compounds in liquid, vapor, and solid phases (Dionex Accelerated Solvent
Extractor ASE350. Milestone DMA80, GC-MS, laser ablation <span class="gmail-caps">ICP</span>-MS, Neptune XT MC-<span class="gmail-caps">ICP</span>-MS, <span class="gmail-caps">UPLC</span>-<span class="gmail-caps">HRMS</span>,
etc.); regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as
defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://southalabama.peopleadmin.com/postings/36527" target="_blank">To apply: https://southalabama.peopleadmin.com/postings/36527</a></div></div>