<div>Please pass along to relevant candidates. The Lab Manager at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden m<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19px">aintains 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.</span> </div>
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<span style="line-height:1"><font size="4">Laboratory Manager</font></span></h2></div><div><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px">Reports To:</strong> Judith B. Friend Director of Research</strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px">Status:</strong><span style="font-weight:normal"> Full-Time, Exempt Position</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
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<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 1.5em 20px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19px">
<li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Maintains organized, clean, safe, and efficiently operating laboratories.</li><li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Maintains databases of equipment, supplies, samples (DNA, wood anatomy slides, etc.), and protocols.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Obtains price quotations and orders supplies and equipment as needed.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Maintains equipment, including routine maintenance.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Initiates work orders for in-house (and as required external) service and maintenance of equipment.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Coordinates disposal of waste chemicals.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Implements policy for use of the laboratory, including safety protocols.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Handles in-house billing for laboratory use.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">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.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Keeps abreast of new laboratory techniques.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Provides training and technical support for students, research associates, and visiting researchers.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Performs outside DNA sequencing requests.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Coordinates tours of the laboratories for visitors, classes, and others as requested.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Graduate lab assistants, Interns and volunteers, as well as first-time users of the facilities.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Assists faculty members with laboratory research.</li><li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Participates in Conservation Botany Program contracts and projects (may include proposal preparation, data generation, reporting, invoicing, preparation of scientific papers).</li>
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<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</strong></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 1.5em 20px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19px">
<li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Ability to organize work independently and to maintain an accurate log of laboratory activities.</li><li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, research associates, students, and visiting researchers.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
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).</li><li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Experience with molecular laboratory techniques, such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, DNA sequencing, and microsatellite analysis.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Experience with plant tissue fixation, storage, and processing; rotary and sliding microtomy; slide- staining protocols and cover slipping of prepared specimens.</li><li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">
Experience with microscopy and photomicrography.</li><li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Experience with operation of scanning electron microscope [SEM], including sputter coater and critical-point dryer.</li>
<li class="odd" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Possess strong writing and oral communication skills.</li></ul><p style="margin:8px 0px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Qualifications</strong></p><ul style="margin:0px 0px 1.5em 20px;padding:0px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:19px">
<li class="even" style="margin:0px!important;padding:5px;list-style-type:square">Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent and suitable experience in laboratory techniques required for this position; M.S. degree and/or research experience preferred.</li>
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<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">RSABG offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.</strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to:</strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden<br>Human Resources, 1500 N College Avenue<br>Claremont, CA 91711<br>Email: <a href="mailto:acharlap@rsabg.org" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(0,142,200);outline:none">acharlap@rsabg.org</a> or fax to (909) 626-3489<br>
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<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Volunteering is a wonderful way to explore the many facets of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.</strong></p><p style="margin:0.8em 0px 8px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:19px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-style:inherit">Visit the “Become a Volunteer” page on our website to learn more about opportunities.</strong></p><div><br></div>-- <br>________________________________________<br>
Naomi S. Fraga (Conservation Botanist)<br>Phone (909) 625-8767 ext. 231 • Fax (909) 626-7670<br>Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden<br>1500 N. College Avenue<br>Claremont, CA 91711<br><a href="http://rsabg.org" target="_blank">http://rsabg.org</a><br>
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