Lab Manager Technician Position Available

Posting – July 5, 2022

Due date – rolling application. Candidates will be evaluated as the applications come in so earlier submission is preferable. Application will close July 22, 2022.

How to apply: E-mail Curriculum vitae & a cover letter to erinnish at colostate.edu. Letters of reference will be requested later in the application process

Location: Our lab is located in beautiful Fort Collins CO. It is 1 hr north of Denver, 1 hr from the Denver Airport, and 1 hr from Boulder. Fort Collins is consistently ranked one of the top places to live in the US as it is a small to mid-sized college town close to world-class hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and cycling. The town is designed with bicycle commuting in mind and is a relatively affordable place to live in comparison to coastal urban areas. Some funding is available for relocation.

Join us!

The Osborne Nishimura Lab is seeking a lab manager/technician to be part of our team. This role will include contributing to our scientific mission through 1) projects at the bench (40 %), 2) lab administration and management (40 %), and 3) community outreach (20 %). The Nishimura lab studies how genomes guide development. We use the nematode worm as a model system. The lab combines computational biology, microscopy, and genetics approaches. In addition to our dedication to excellent scientific output, our group has a strong commitment to creating healthier scientific cultures through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion service work.

 

Job Responsibilities:

40 % Technician Role

  •   Genomics library prep
  •   Cloning, genotyping, worm breeding
  •   Worm husbandry
  •   Optimization of lab protocols
  •   Single-cell or low-input genomics sequencing role – if qualified
  •   C. elegans genome editing role – if qualified
  •   Original research project – if qualified

40 % Lab Manager Role

  •    Orchestrate lab ordering, receiving, and accounting responsibilities
  •    Be responsible for lab EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) administration
  •    Contribute to lab certification and compliance (IBC – Institution for Biosafety Committee)
  •    Manage undergraduate lab support tasks (plate pouring, lab chores)
  •    Carry out the more sophisticated lab support tasks (worm stock maintenance, etc)
  •    Some web development – if qualified

20 % Service

  •   Coordinate and organize a 4-part event series throughout the year (panel discussion, lab tours, parade of the majors, peer-to-peer welcoming)
  •   Assist with CommuniTea, annual dept. picnic, and other BMB (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) Department social events
 

Benefits

  • $35,000 – $45,000 / yr, start pay dependent on degree and previous experience
  • typically subject to an annual 1 – 3 % raise structure
  • full benefits as a CSU employee
  • full time – 40 hr/week or negotiable
  • reasonable pan for paid vacation time & sick leave
  • flexibility – 30 hr/week in-person during the workweek required; 10 hr/week flexible (WFH/non-standard hours, etc)
  • first 6 months are a temporary/probation period followed by year-to-year appointments; we are hoping for a minimum 2yr tenure; the position is funded for 5 yrs; renewal subject to grant status after that point
  • relocation funding available
  • This position can optionally work as a training position. In the training model, Dr. Nishimura works with each person to help develop their desired skillsets so the candidate can advance at the next job in their career. We work together to align the job experience with skills and career training goals
  • The exact technician project will be based on a combination of lab needs, candidate skills, and candidate interests.

Requirements

  • BS/BA minimally, MS preferred
  • The candidate must be mature, responsible, conscientious, meticulous, and have strong scientific skills & abilities
  • The candidate must be versed and/or interested in learning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice concepts especially regarding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) education
  • The candidate must be respectful of all people
  • The candidate must be dedicated to the mission of discovery in the genomics, cell biology, and molecular biology fields
  • The candidate must be dedicated to the mission of working towards equitable access to academic success for all students
  • The candidate must be dedicated to the practice of working towards a harmonious lab community