Position Title: Mgr,Lab Research

Employee Classification: Mgr,Lab Research

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360300-CHEMICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Entry $53,165.80; Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  We are looking for a highly organized and experienced Laboratory Research Manager to oversee the daily operations of the CHME and Freeport McMoran Quality Laboratories. You'll be a key part of our team, responsible for ensuring our labs are safe, compliant, and operate efficiently.

Classification Summary:
Manages and leads the integrated support activities for a scientific research laboratory or program devoted to the execution of a range of related, specialized, and innovative research initiatives of significant scientific stature. Coordinates collaborative research projects; develops research concepts and protocols; guides, leads and/or oversees the work of research staff; and establishes and manages research technology and facilities; develop and administers program budgets and funding.

Classification Standard Duties:
Leads, coordinates and establishes a range of collaborative laboratory and/or field research projects involving other university departments and external research entities. Designs and implements new research concepts, protocols, and procedures within field of professional specialty, applying diversified knowledge of relevant scientific principles, practices, and methods.Develops and administers program budgets and funding, and oversees the day-to-day administration of the unit.Maintains current knowledge of technological developments and trends in area of specialty; identifies current and future technology needs, and introduces and establishes innovative technology to directly support on-going research activities. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs, as appropriate to the specific position; prepares manuscripts for publication; presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups. Provides supervision, and leadership to technical staff engaged in the execution of research protocol and in the operation of scientific research equipment and technology. Provides technical expertise, consultation, and leadership to scientific professionals and collaborators within area of specialty. Prepares grant proposals and manages contracts and grants for various projects. Participates in the department's financial planning; coordinates the preparation of operating budgets and projections, and monitors and controls expenditures against budget. Oversees and coordinates the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the program's equipment, instrumentation, and facilities; ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and infection control regulations and standards. Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate, real-time chemical inventory of the over 1000 items in the CHME and Freeport McMoran Quality Laboratories.
• Maintain operability and dictate requirements for use (procedures, training needs, operational limits, etc.) of departmental analytical devices and laboratory support equipment. Maintain and audit log books for equipment use and maintenance.
Operation and maintenance: Gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GCMS), Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS), Total organic carbon/ total nitrogen analyzer (TOC/TN), Electrokinetic analyzer, Ion chromatography system (ICS), Microwave digester, Adsorption analyzer, Water purification system, Thermogravimetric analyzer, High performance liquid chromatography system.
• Coordinate with Dept admin and COE Safety, to place purchases related to laboratory operations, including chemicals, lab supply, replacement parts, maintenance items, etc.
• Functions as chemical hygiene officer in CHME teaching and research labs (including review assistance with Experimental Safety Plans, maintaining lab commissioning records and database of active, expired, and retired ESPs, assist with development and delivery of regular departmental safety meeting content).
• Develop internal audit form and perform audits of laboratory workspaces, identifying and flagging unsafe conditions and working with COE Safety on a resolution. Maintain log of audit findings and resolutions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for departmental analytical devices and laboratory support equipment.
• Maintain safety and environmental systems such as waste accumulation points, access chains, fume hood airflow evaluations, signage, DI water system, eye-washes and safety showers.
• Train researchers on laboratory-specific standard operating procedures. Operation and maintenance of special instruments (such as on coupled plasma mass spectrometer, high pressure liquid chromatograph, gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, ion chromatograph, total carbon analyzer, and microwave digester).

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Joseph Holles, 575-646-9837, jholles@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.