Posting Number:

PG193937EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Research Operations and FBAT Manager

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$65,000 -$73,000

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Forest Biomaterials

About the Department:

The Department of Forest Biomaterials has responsibilities for teaching, research and extension activities. It awards undergraduate degrees in Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology; and distance Masters, MS, and PhD degrees in Forest Biomaterials. The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials from educating future leaders to supporting industry and government research. It is part of the College of Natural Resources (CNR), where “the planet is our classroom,” and is also affiliated with the College of Engineering. CNR has a compelling 90+ year history of creating value at the intersection between the natural and built environments, and is a tight-knit community of passionate and caring people dedicated to improving the environments and communities in which we live, work, learn, and play. It is located on Central Campus, which is within walking distance to the Carmichael Gymnasium and Talley Student Center, as well as a variety of eateries, shops, and the WRAL Azalea Gardens. Affordable housing is nearby as well as recreational amenities such as walking trails, parks, and sports complexes.

NC State is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named as the second best U.S. city to live in. NC State is a leading land-grant public research university and is recognized as one of the best employers in the state. It has world-class library facilities and its own High Performance Computing Center. NC State’s award-winning Centennial Campus is a short jaunt from Central campus and contains more than 60 companies, government agencies, and non-profits intermingled with a variety of university research and academic units, as well as a lake with a fishing pier and an 18-hole golf course.

Essential Job Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the effective, efficient, and safe functioning of the research operations, including the analytical and chemical laboratories within the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

This position will primarily (60% of effort) be responsible for:

• Administration and management of a large variety of analytical equipment such as GC, GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, TGA, DSC, and others
• Routine training of students and staff for the Forest Biomaterials Analytical Testing Laboratory
• Maintenance of select pieces of specialized analytical instrumentation including testing their capability, calibrating and, on occasion, overseeing the repair of this equipment.
• Track equipment reservations and usage, order supplies, maintain inventory, store supplies for the analytical and chemical labs
• Ensure compliance with University systems (e.g., CAMS, hazardous shipping, etc.)
• Compose SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and related documents
• Make decisions on certifications and repairs for equipment and decisions on ordering chemicals and other supplies

In order to ensure the safe functioning of the department research operations (30% of effort), this position must:

• Stay up-to-date with University and College safety guidelines by serving on the departmental safety committee, and as the departmental representative on the CNR Safety Committee
• Interpret and apply University and College safety guidelines to the department’s teaching, research, and technical service operations.
• Serve as the point of contact for safety-related facilities issues (fume hoods, safety equipment, etc.)
• Participate in monthly safety walkthroughs conducted by the CNR Safety Officer and assist PIs to correct safety hazards.
• Facilitate safety orientation or training as requested
• Oversee department evacuation/shelter-in-place plans, including the building marshal program
• Respond to safety emergencies and follow up according to University procedures
• Meet with regulatory inspectors when department is audited (unexpected audits)
• Work with EH&S to conduct annual inspections of the department’s laboratories and hazard reviews for department procedures/equipment upgrades and arrange for the CNR Safety Officer to be present

Other Responsibilities:

Other responsibilities associated with this position (10% of effort):

• Serve as building liaison for Robertson Wing and be the backup for the other departmental building liaisons when needed
• Compile SOPs for teaching, research, and tech service equipment from the authors and maintain files in Google Drive
• The person in this position may supervise student workers, assigning them to various tasks in labs throughout the Department.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with two years of general working experience in an analytical or chemical lab, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity with laboratory environmental health and safety practices, regulations and compliance.
• Ability to conduct maintenance on chromatography and spectroscopy instruments; thermal equipment experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field or 10 years of relevant experience in a research or analytical laboratory
• Hands-on experience with software systems used for tracking equipment usage, chemical shipping /DOT regulations, and the ordering and storage of chemicals is a significant advantage.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Valid NC Driver’s License

Valid NC Driver's License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

01/29/2025

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number:

00110486

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Department ID:

150301 - Forest Biomaterials

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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