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RESEARCH SPECIALIST SENIOR, BSL 3 LABORATORY

Employer
Arizona State University
Location
Arizona, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jul 23, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

Research Specialist Senior, BSL 3 Laboratory

Arizona State University

KE Core Facilities

Campus: Tempe

68778BR

 

Job Description

The Biodesign Institute/Knowledge Enterprise is looking for a Research Specialist, Senior to provide operational support for ASU’s Core BSL3 research within the KE/Biodesign Institute.  

This individual supports the research programs of Principal Investigators to ensure that all programmatic elements are functioning in a safe and secure manner. The primary responsibility of this individual will be to maintain supplies and handle waste flow. The Core BSL3 Research Specialist, Senior will work closely with and under the mentorship of the ABSL3/BSL3 High Containment Facility Manager to ensure efficient facility operation, and to the KE Core Facility Administrator for program oversight.

 

Salary Range

$41,976-$57,000 per year; DOE

 

Close Date

06-August-2021-EXTENDED

 

Essential Duties

Primary responsibilities include maintaining the Core BSL3 laboratory (routine disinfecting, bleach change-outs, restocking supplies) and working with the Facility Manager to maintain safety procedures within the laboratory.

 This individual will:

  • Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations: bleach change-outs, ordering and restocking of supplies, waste disposal.
  • Monitor the functioning of equipment and facilities. Report issues to the Facility Manager and/or Environmental Health and Safety, as appropriate.
  • Assist laboratory users with general maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory.
  • Prepare (at BSL2) reagents, and sterile materials to be used in the BSL3 laboratory.
  • Communicate facility issues, laboratory user concerns and requests, and instances of noncompliance to the Facility Manager and/or Environmental Health and Safety, as appropriate.
  • Participate in regular meetings with the Facility Manager to discuss issues, evaluate, and as needed, recommend modifications to current and proposed procedures, equipment, and physical areas to optimize personnel safety, laboratory security, and the conduct of research.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND four years related research experience; OR, Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis and skill in their application.
  • Experience in leading, coordinating and/or supervising the work of others.
  • Evidence of effective communication.
  • Experience in analyzing and evaluating data.

 

Working Environment

  • The successful candidate must pass a background check and be approved by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under 42 CFR 73.8 and the Criminal Justice Information Security Risk Assessment. Must be willing to undergo and maintain a favorable background investigation and National Select Agent Registration security risk assessment.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to be certified to wear respiratory protection and other necessary personal protective equipment. Must have ability to respond to emergency situations involving potentially infectious materials.
  • The successful candidate must receive required vaccinations to support current research upon employment.
  • Candidates must be able to physically work in rooms that require specialized biocontainment protective gowning and equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and easily move about confined areas.
  • A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

 

Department Statement

For the fifth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all five years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. http://research.asu.edu/

 

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

 

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

 

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

 

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

 

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

 

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

 

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

 

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

 

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 68778BR or go directly to: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25620&siteid=5494&jobid=4277277#jobDetails=4277277_5494

 

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