Details
Open Date 12/20/2022
Requisition Number PRN33286B
Job Title Sr Laboratory Specialist
Working Title Sr Laboratory Specialist
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm with occasional after hours.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00058 - Civil and Environmental Engin
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 50,000 to 60,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking a full-time Laboratory Specialist (Specialist) to join our team. We are seeking someone who is energetic and willing to work with students within the field of civil, construction and nuclear engineering.
The Specialist will be overseeing the teaching laboratories to ensure that the laboratory equipment is operational for the weekly labs. In addition to the overall operations of the labs, the Specialist will work with the faculty in coaching and teaching the department Teaching Assistants in the safe and effective operation and management of the equipment.
The University of Utah offers excellent benefit packages for all employees along with many other advantages ( https://www.hr.utah.edu/careers/staff/work.php ). Come build your career with us!
Responsibilities
1. Prepares, operates and maintains the undergraduate laboratory equipment in coordination with department faculty.
2. Creates and implements the training of Teaching Assistants.
3. Directs the daily operation of the lab, including daily setup for labs in conjunction with Teaching Assistant.
4. Ensures that the labs are clean.
5. Maintains the safety protocols for the labs and ensures students are following the safety rules within the labs.
6. Oversees and tracks purchasing for student course fees associated the labs.
7. Assists in purchasing of items for the labs including supplies, preventative maintenance, repairs, etc.
8. Assists with required reporting for department accreditation and audits.
9. Coordinates with faculty in equipment updating prioritization.
10. Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ), hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals ).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking, bending, reaching overhead.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalency, plus four years of related full-time laboratory experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email:employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
