Lab Manager Environmental Chemistry

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Essential Duties:

• Support the operation of the water chemistry laboratory by maintaining instrumentation preparing materials and reagents overseeing laboratory organization and assisting with experimental design data collection and analysis for research and teaching activities.

• Work closely with faculty graduate students and undergraduate students to facilitate laboratory-based courses research projects and project-based learning experiences.

• Train students in laboratory procedures and safety practices.

• Ensure compliance with university and regulatory safety protocols.

• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration.

• Assist with documentation for research and lab operations.

• Depending on qualifications and interests the candidate may also contribute intellectually to ongoing research efforts and help shape new experimental directions within the department.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in environmental engineering civil engineering chemistry chemical engineering or a closely related field

• 3-5 years experience

• Strong laboratory experience in water chemistry environmental analysis or analytical chemistry

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with standard water quality measurements and laboratory instruments is expected.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in an academic or research laboratory

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as FTRI mass spectrophotometers pH/DO/conductivity meters ion chromatography TOC analyzers ICP-MS GC or related water quality instrumentation

• Experience training or mentoring students

• Interest in supporting innovative research and teaching in environmental engineering

To Apply:

Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Compensation:

$71800 - $80000 per year. Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity.

FLSA STATUS

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.