Research Professional I, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Extended Temporary)

Conducting scientific research, including: Maintaining bacterial glycerol stocks and managing common bacterial supplies (e.g., bacterial media, glycerol stocks, etc.). Working independently on defined experiments, primarily in microbiology and molecular biology and reporting findings to the PI. Demonstrating a general understanding of the research lab’s mission. Effectively prioritizing workload. Managing multiple priorities to meet defined deadlines. Assisting the PI with laboratory manuscripts, specifically contributing to the methods, results, and figure generation sections for experiments directly performed. Overseeing lab operations, including: Participating in lab meetings and other scientific seminars or meetings. Placing orders for materials and supplies. Collaborating with the EEB business office to ensure laboratory expenses are appropriately charged to sponsored accounts and monitoring expenditure levels to remain within awarded budgets. Monitoring laboratory inventory and maintaining adequate common supplies. Keeping the laboratory organized and maintaining all protocols in shared Google Documents. Serving as a knowledge resource and providing training on laboratory procedures. Managing and preparing the laboratory for annual biosafety inspections and other regulatory review processes. Administering lab safety programs, training and monitoring lab members to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, establishing environmental health and safety standards and policies, and overseeing documentation of safety-related standard operating procedures (SOPs). Responding to calls from lab members outside of routine work hours regarding lab-related questions or emergencies. Addressing equipment malfunctions outside of standard work hours, which may occasionally require reporting to the lab in person. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Independent and self-motivated. Highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with a wide range of individuals. Physical and Environmental Abilities: Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.