Teaching Laboratory Manager

Organizational Summary: The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida is a diverse, research active community of scholars, teachers, creators, and learners who believe that ideas should live both in the classroom and in the world. We bring together the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to tackle real problems through learning that involves doing, including fieldwork on Florida’s coast, work in laboratories, data-focused projects, and storytelling across digital and traditional media. Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and dedicated mentors who open doors to significant opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, fellowships, and global experiences. We are especially proud of our vibrant humanities and social sciences, where students connect big questions to real careers through funded experiential learning and projects that engage the community. Rooted in Tampa Bay and connected to global conversations, we see our campus as a living laboratory for studying the environment, society, culture, and technology, and we invite colleagues who share this spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation focused on students to join us. Position Description: The School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Laboratory Manager / Research Associate position in its geochemistry group. The USF Stable Isotope Laboratory houses a Thermo Fisher Scientific Delta V IRMS with Gasbench II, EA, and TC/EA peripherals, as well as a Picarro Water Isotope Analyzer. The lab supports research and teaching across a range of disciplines, including geology, anthropology, biology, environmental sciences, and geography. The Laboratory Manager (LM) of the Stable Isotope Laboratory (SIL) supports research and teaching across diverse disciplines, including geology, environmental sciences, anthropology, biology, and medicine. Serving researchers and students from all USF campuses, as well as external and international collaborators, the LM reports to the Director of the SGS and collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) on projects utilizing an isotope ratio mass spectrometer and its peripherals, as well as a Picarro water analyzer. Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, ensuring data quality, training and supervising users, overseeing lab safety and operations, and managing the lab's fiscal planning. This role offers an opportunity to support cutting-edge research while fostering collaboration and student mentorship. Salary & Benefits: Salary is based on the qualifications of the candidate, plus benefits that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more offered by the University of South Florida. 15% - Laboratory Administration: Coordinate safety and compliance training and procedures for laboratory operations. Prioritize and manage laboratory workflow based on PIs and student need and laboratory efficiency. Develop and maintain records with the results of laboratory analyses and appropriate ancillary data for purposes including storage, maintenance, tracking, reporting, and archiving of sample-related information. Perform other administrative duties as needed to further the mission and goals of PIs. 10% - Financial Administration: The LM will oversee the budgeting and financial management of overhead, operating, and research accounts to ensure the lab remains fiscally responsible and financially stable. Responsibilities include managing procurement of materials and supplies, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining cost-effective operations. The LM will also develop business plans if requested by the Director or College and collaborate with the Director and PIs to plan and secure funding for new equipment and instrumentation. 60% - Laboratory Operations: The LM will oversee the maintenance and operation o…

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