[PCA] Lab Manager position open (Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA)

[Naomi Fraga]

Please pass along to relevant candidates.  The Lab Manager at Rancho Santa
Ana Botanic Garden maintains laboratory facilities, manages use of them by
research scientists / faculty, students and visitors, and assists in
research an activity therein; collaborates on projects with other staff of
the Conservation Botany program.

http://rsabg.org/employment/750-laboratory-manager

Laboratory Manager

*Reports To: Judith B. Friend Director of Research*

*Status: Full-Time, Exempt Position*

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*Duties and Responsibilities*

   - Maintains organized, clean, safe, and efficiently operating
   laboratories.
   - Maintains databases of equipment, supplies, samples (DNA, wood anatomy
   slides, etc.), and protocols.
   - Obtains price quotations and orders supplies and equipment as needed.
   - Maintains equipment, including routine maintenance.
   - Initiates work orders for in-house (and as required external) service
   and maintenance of equipment.
   - Coordinates disposal of waste chemicals.
   - Implements policy for use of the laboratory, including safety
   protocols.
   - Handles in-house billing for laboratory use.
   - With supervisor, develops an annual operating budget for the
   laboratories, oversees expenses in context of budgets; undertakes periodic
   review and revisions as necessary of fee schedule.
   - Keeps abreast of new laboratory techniques.
   - Provides training and technical support for students, research
   associates, and visiting researchers.
   - Performs outside DNA sequencing requests.
   - Coordinates tours of the laboratories for visitors, classes, and
   others as requested.
   - Graduate lab assistants, Interns and volunteers, as well as first-time
   users of the facilities.
   - Assists faculty members with laboratory research.
   - Participates in Conservation Botany Program contracts and projects
   (may include proposal preparation, data generation, reporting, invoicing,
   preparation of scientific papers).
   - Other duties as assigned.

*Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities*

   - Ability to organize work independently and to maintain an accurate log
   of laboratory activities.
   - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
   with faculty, research associates, students, and visiting researchers.
   - Working knowledge of computer systems and peripherals, e.g., digital
   camera, as well as software applications such as word processing,
   databasing, and imaging (specifically Adobe Photoshop).
   - Experience with molecular laboratory techniques, such as DNA
   extraction, PCR amplification, DNA sequencing, and microsatellite analysis.
   - Experience with plant tissue fixation, storage, and processing; rotary
   and sliding microtomy; slide- staining protocols and cover slipping of
   prepared specimens.
   - Experience with microscopy and photomicrography.
   - Experience with operation of scanning electron microscope [SEM],
   including sputter coater and critical-point dryer.
   - Possess strong writing and oral communication skills.

*Qualifications*

   - Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent and suitable experience in
   laboratory techniques required for this position; M.S. degree and/or
   research experience preferred.

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*RSABG offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.*

*Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to:*

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Human Resources, 1500 N College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Email: acharlap at rsabg.org or fax to (909) 626-3489
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*Volunteering is a wonderful way to explore the many facets of Rancho Santa
Ana Botanic Garden.*

*Visit the “Become a Volunteer” page on our website to learn more about
opportunities.*

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Naomi S. Fraga (Conservation Botanist)
Phone (909) 625-8767 ext. 231  •  Fax (909) 626-7670
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
http://rsabg.org
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