Biogeochemistry Lab Technician; HR Teaching Laboratory Manager

Biogeochemistry Lab Technician (HR

Title:

Teaching Laboratory Manager) (DED) Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Teaching Laboratory Manager oversees the maintenance and daily operation of the equipment in the biogeochemistry laboratories in Earth Sciences. This includes molecular biology protocols, preparation of microbiology cultures and samples, maintenance and operation of HPLC and GC/MS. These instruments are part of a constellation of microanalytical and microstructural capabilities recently developed at SMU, which complements longstanding department strengths in isotope geochemistry and geophysics instrumentation.

The position will include facilitating data collection and interpretation for researchers and students within the Earth Sciences department, among departments at SMU and for regional outside users and collaborators. The position will accommodate the development of independent research on the part of the laboratory manager.

• Oversee daily operation of lab infrastructure, including organizing lab personnel, ordering supplies, and inventory of lab supplies. Preparation and maintenance of instruments.
• Facilitate experiment design, data collection and interpretation for researchers and students within the Earth Sciences department, among departments at SMU and for regional outside users and collaborators. This can include personal research goals aimed at improving functionality and research productivity of the laboratories.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and perform/oversee routine maintenance.
• Some weekends may be necessary in cases of emergency or fast turn‑around times for analyses. Monitoring of –80°C freezers may require emergency sample recovery.

A Master's degree is required, a Master's degree in biological and/or geochemical sciences is preferred.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Strong written communication skills are also required.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, devise solutions, and possess strong organizational, planning and time‑management skills.
• Technical knowledge of chemical and machinery associated with sample preparation and use of equipment is essential.
• Ability to operate computers and proprietary software associated with instrumentation.

• Reach above shoulders
• Handle objects (dexterity)
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.