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From: Mammalian Biology <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Flaherty, Elizabeth A <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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Subject: Lab manager position at Purdue University
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Laboratory manager
Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
West Lafayette, IN, USA

Description:
The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/default.aspx<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fag.purdue.edu*2Ffnr*2FPages*2Fdefault.aspx&data=04*7C01*7CMAMMAL-L*40SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU*7C30bf038133c041d4663f08d9c4ab2967*7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c*7C0*7C0*7C637757061865203002*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=*2FtQwZwCP2qAYEECOrDOlTirVMD7wAve9RSyt*2BXzbFhs*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!HXCxUKc!kSSSvFTe2XkrrjbP2fdT3QUlSGQ4bNBUOOU7s_SLHaihXMvPfm5HOt7UZ5k1LMzUlQ$>) at Purdue University is seeking a laboratory manager. As part of Purdue University’s commitment to ecological research, a new wildlife research facility is under construction at the Purdue Wildlife Area (https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2020/Q4/purdue-trustees-approve-wildlife-area-animal-care-building-project.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.purdue.edu*2Fnewsroom*2Freleases*2F2020*2FQ4*2Fpurdue-trustees-approve-wildlife-area-animal-care-building-project.html&data=04*7C01*7CMAMMAL-L*40SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU*7C30bf038133c041d4663f08d9c4ab2967*7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c*7C0*7C0*7C637757061865212956*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=s*2FG3enDgvGOPN1H1RFhvTavzF2w040lGjk8bHWkpnLQ*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!HXCxUKc!kSSSvFTe2XkrrjbP2fdT3QUlSGQ4bNBUOOU7s_SLHaihXMvPfm5HOt7UZ5nq6sWhSQ$>). The new research space is set to be completed in early 2022 and will have space for indoor experiments with wildlife as well as an outdoor mesocosm area.  In addition to managing activities at the facility, the laboratory manager will assist with hands-on wildlife courses.

Job duties include:

  *   Coordinate personnel activity, oversee research projects, and coordinate animal collection and husbandry.
  *   Ensure proper data collection and management (i.e., data entry and quality control).
  *   Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment. Maintain inventory and order supplies.
  *   Prepare and maintain common use chemicals and biologicals.
  *   Design and implement various methods/protocols pertaining to biological analyses.
  *   Train and oversee departmental personnel, graduate students and undergraduate students in proper and safe method, techniques and procedures for use of specific research equipment.
  *   Ensure compliance with Radiological & Environmental Management safety regulations for the laboratories and with LAP/PACUC animal use regulations for departmental animal care facilities.
  *   Assist teaching of hands-on wildlife courses (e.g., Wildlife Investigational Techniques, Wildlife Habitat Management)

Minimum qualifications:
Master’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, ecology, biology, or related field.  General laboratory management experience; experience with supervision of technical personnel.  Work with animals including field collections, trapping, and animal husbandry.  Experience conducting laboratory experiments with wildlife and experience with BSL-2. Knowledge of relevant safety procedures. Skills with MS Office and R.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Start date:
February-March 2022

How to Apply:
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Applicants should submit:

  1.  Cover letter addressing background and relevant experience
  2.  Curriculum vitae or resume
  3.  Names and contact information for three references

For more information please contact:
Dr. Jason Hoverman
Phone: 765-496-3263
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/hoverman/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.purdue.edu*2Ffnr*2Fhoverman*2F&data=04*7C01*7CMAMMAL-L*40SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU*7C30bf038133c041d4663f08d9c4ab2967*7C989b5e2a14e44efe93b78cdd5fc5d11c*7C0*7C0*7C637757061865232872*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=jnq*2BABCBRyXEHMosIOGS0fTCokR1qPlvodpSq7Phb5k*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!HXCxUKc!kSSSvFTe2XkrrjbP2fdT3QUlSGQ4bNBUOOU7s_SLHaihXMvPfm5HOt7UZ5mMmXF7iw$>

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.


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Elizabeth A. Flaherty, Ph.D. (she, her, hers)
Certified Wildlife Biologist®
Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
195 Marsteller Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-3567 (phone)
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