Research Technician
About The Position
The Kinsman-Costello Lab in the Biological Sciences Department at Kent State University seeks a full-time Research Technician to manage the labs of a dynamic, supportive research group with multiple ongoing grant-funded and student-led research projects in aquatic ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry. The position provides rich opportunities to learn and develop diverse research and management skills. The Lab Manager is responsible for the comprehensive operational, logistical, and technical management of an interdisciplinary environmental research laboratory. The position supports the research mission of the laboratory by ensuring that laboratory, field, and data activities are well organized, safe, compliant, and effectively coordinated. The Lab Manager plays a central role in enabling faculty, students, and collaborators to conduct high quality research by managing laboratory infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Science, Chemistry or related STEM discipline
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability and motivation to support a supportive, safe work environment
- Effective at working both independently and as a member of a collaborative team
- Excellent organization skills
- Valid U.S. Drivers License
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated history of project coordination, team management, lab management, employee supervision and/or mentoring.
- Experience with one or more common ecosystem ecology tools including analytical soil, sediment, or water analyses, field sampling and experimentation, and sensor system deployment and maintenance.
- Competency in data management, synthesis and analysis, using Microsoft Excel, R, GitHub, and other computational tools.
- Physical ability for strenuous field work.
- Ability to travel for field work and project meetings.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive operational, logistical, and technical management of an interdisciplinary environmental research laboratory.
- Ensuring that laboratory, field, and data activities are well organized, safe, compliant, and effectively coordinated.
- Managing laboratory infrastructure to enable faculty, students, and collaborators to conduct high quality research.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
