Dr. Richard Roth is seeking a highly motivated individual to join his team as a Research Scientist and Lab Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in stable isotope research and analysis. In this role, you will oversee daily lab operations, including coordinating activities, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. You will operate and maintain analytical instruments such as the ThermoFisher EA IsoLink Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer and Seal Analytical AA500 segmented flow autoanalyzer, performing calibrations and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will manage the lab's fee-for-service operations, handling client communications, budgeting, and service agreements. Your responsibilities will also include developing and implementing QA/QC programs, supporting research projects, and supervising lab personnel.
Join our team for a chance to engage in innovative agronomic research, including stable isotope enrichment studies. You'll work with cutting-edge analytical equipment and have the freedom to pursue your own research topics and publish your findings. Iowa State University fosters a collaborative and innovative environment dedicated to making significant contributions to agronomy and society.
At Iowa State University, agronomy researchers are advancing society through groundbreaking research that addresses the agronomic challenges of the 21st century. From foundational studies on climate, soil, and plants to translational research leading to new innovations and solutions, our researchers collaborate across disciplines to improve agriculture and enhance lives in Iowa, the nation, and the world.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate daily lab activities, including scheduling, ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab operations and oversee lab space allocation and equipment usage.
Manage the lab's digital presence, including website updates and social media, ensuring fee-for-service information stays up-to-date.
Oversee the fee-for-service program, handling client communications, service agreements, billing, budgeting, financial aspects, contract negotiations, and client relationships.
Operate and maintain high-end analytical instruments such as the ThermoFisher EA IsoLink IRMS and the Seal Analytical AA500 segmented flow autoanalyzer, performing routine calibrations, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Develop, implement, and oversee QA/QC programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, establishing and monitoring performance criteria for lab procedures and equipment.
Develop and conduct small research projects, assist researchers with experimental design and data analysis, and collaborate with faculty and students on research initiatives.
Assist with grant writing, submission processes, and preparation of research publications and presentations, presenting findings in lab meetings or conferences.
Supervise and mentor lab technicians, interns, undergraduate, and graduate students with respect to lab activities.
This is a term position with opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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