• Job Description

  Req#: 494166

  Who we are	Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
  Job Summary	The Laboratory Manager will direct daily operations of the Center for Environmental Stable Isotope Analysis (CESIA) research laboratory facilities. The incumbent will supervise and instruct users in the operation of equipment used to conduct research, and provide analytical services for external users. The Laboratory Manager will research and implement upgrades to laboratory systems consistent with contemporary research standards and maintain applicable systems and document maintenance of the systems. The Laboratory Manager will assist in developing new analytical methods and applications and analyzing specific sample sets as needed. The Laboratory Manager will provide technical guidance and research to support the facilities’ core faculty, students and other researchers and will serve as laboratory safety officer and liaison to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).
  Minimum Qualifications	Masters’ Degree in related field with background in Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biology or a related field 3 years’ experience in higher education instruction or research with three or more of the following: operation and maintenance of general laboratory equipment, data acquisition systems, operation of computer controlled mechanical systems. Demonstrated experience in the operation of geochemical analytical equipment such as, but not limited to, Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers, Elemental Analyzers, other Gas Source Mass Spectrometers A relevant combination of education, directly related experience and training may be substituted for a degree.
  Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge and skill in a wide variety of technical and scientific applications Ability to assess and evaluate the quality of geochemical analytical results Ability to interact with service personnel Knowledge and skills at computer networking, software and hardware installation and operation Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing, lab supplies, and equipment repairs and service Ability to supervise student projects Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to anticipate and solve problems Ability to work independently
  Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
  Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
  Driving	No Driving
  Application instructions	Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
  Salary Range/Rate	Expected hiring range: $75,000-$80,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
  Total Compensation and Benefits Information	Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
  Job Posted Date	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
  Culture of Safety at Rensselaer	Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.
  We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• About the company

  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Troy, New York, with additional campuses in Hartford and Groton, Connecticut.

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