University Of Idaho
Laboratory Coordinator/Manager, Nutrition Lab
University Of Idaho, Hagerman, Idaho, United States, 83332
Laboratory Coordinator/Manager, Nutrition Lab
Position Title Laboratory Coordinator/Manager, Nutrition Lab Division/College Division/College University Research Department Department Aquaculture Location Posting Context Statement Serves as the Laboratory Coordinator/Manager for the Aquaculture Research Institute’s Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station ( HFCES ) analytical laboratories, reporting to the ARI Director and coordinating with university faculty and agency and external partners in a shared laboratory setting. A large component of this position involves the management of a Nutrition Service Center, providing nutritional analysis of fish feeds, feed ingredients and tissues, as well as other types of samples for customers both internal and external to the University of Idaho. The remainder of this position provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of the laboratory research enterprise as described in the Position Overview and Assigned Duties. Position Overview Provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of a laboratory or field research enterprise, including directing the activities of graduate and undergraduate students, staff researchers and research support staff. Develops guidelines and protocols for lab operations. Assures quality control; maintains budget; and operates, tests, and repairs electronic and/or scientific test equipment used. Assists with the construction and modification of new and prototype scientific devices.
Duties may include: Providing consulting services to department management, public and private sector entities Providing final review of policies and procedures; recommending changes based on prevailing scientific evidence Supervising scientific/technical staff Directing and/or planning and implementing a component of the scientific program Directing and/or developing and monitoring research projects in conjunction with other agencies Directing and/or preparing reports assessing use, distribution, fate, exposure and probability of adverse effects of chemicals and/or radiological constituents or other hazardous substances in specific use situations Directing and/or developing and /or providing final detailed review of risk assessments and making recommendations for improvement where risk level is unacceptable Establishing work priorities and performance standards; may be involved in hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work Making managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, cost, reputation and service quality of the laboratory Developing budgets, distributing budgeted funds, and exercising the primary control over a relatively small budget Two years of post-Bachelor’s research work to include technical/administrative experience in research operations Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physiology, molecular biology or closely related field Required Other
None Additional Preferred
Master’s Degree in nutritional biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physiology, molecular biology or closely related field. Laboratory or field research site management experience including monitoring safety compliance, training personnel and budgeting and procuring necessary supplies/equipment Experience developing and revising standard operating procedures Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Employee Category Exempt Pay Range Pay Range $50,000 annually, or higher depending on experience. Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain Posting Date Posting Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 8, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants: Please use your
letter of qualification
to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a
letter of qualification , please visit the HR website here:
Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu) To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page
here
. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at
kskovgard@uidaho.edu
.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents
Resume/CV Letter of Qualification Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) Chronicle Disabled in Higher Ed Facebook HigherEd/Academic Impressions Higher Ed Jobs Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov) Indeed.com Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Newspaper Other Venue Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.) University of Idaho Website University of Idaho Daily Register University of Idaho Employee Veterans in Higher Ed Word of Mouth
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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Position Title Laboratory Coordinator/Manager, Nutrition Lab Division/College Division/College University Research Department Department Aquaculture Location Posting Context Statement Serves as the Laboratory Coordinator/Manager for the Aquaculture Research Institute’s Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station ( HFCES ) analytical laboratories, reporting to the ARI Director and coordinating with university faculty and agency and external partners in a shared laboratory setting. A large component of this position involves the management of a Nutrition Service Center, providing nutritional analysis of fish feeds, feed ingredients and tissues, as well as other types of samples for customers both internal and external to the University of Idaho. The remainder of this position provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of the laboratory research enterprise as described in the Position Overview and Assigned Duties. Position Overview Provides functional supervision of day-to-day activities of a laboratory or field research enterprise, including directing the activities of graduate and undergraduate students, staff researchers and research support staff. Develops guidelines and protocols for lab operations. Assures quality control; maintains budget; and operates, tests, and repairs electronic and/or scientific test equipment used. Assists with the construction and modification of new and prototype scientific devices.
Duties may include: Providing consulting services to department management, public and private sector entities Providing final review of policies and procedures; recommending changes based on prevailing scientific evidence Supervising scientific/technical staff Directing and/or planning and implementing a component of the scientific program Directing and/or developing and monitoring research projects in conjunction with other agencies Directing and/or preparing reports assessing use, distribution, fate, exposure and probability of adverse effects of chemicals and/or radiological constituents or other hazardous substances in specific use situations Directing and/or developing and /or providing final detailed review of risk assessments and making recommendations for improvement where risk level is unacceptable Establishing work priorities and performance standards; may be involved in hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning and reviewing work Making managerial decisions that directly affect the efficiency, cost, reputation and service quality of the laboratory Developing budgets, distributing budgeted funds, and exercising the primary control over a relatively small budget Two years of post-Bachelor’s research work to include technical/administrative experience in research operations Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physiology, molecular biology or closely related field Required Other
None Additional Preferred
Master’s Degree in nutritional biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physiology, molecular biology or closely related field. Laboratory or field research site management experience including monitoring safety compliance, training personnel and budgeting and procuring necessary supplies/equipment Experience developing and revising standard operating procedures Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Employee Category Exempt Pay Range Pay Range $50,000 annually, or higher depending on experience. Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain Posting Date Posting Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 8, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants: Please use your
letter of qualification
to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a
letter of qualification , please visit the HR website here:
Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu) To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page
here
. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at
kskovgard@uidaho.edu
.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents
Resume/CV Letter of Qualification Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) Chronicle Disabled in Higher Ed Facebook HigherEd/Academic Impressions Higher Ed Jobs Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov) Indeed.com Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Newspaper Other Venue Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.) University of Idaho Website University of Idaho Daily Register University of Idaho Employee Veterans in Higher Ed Word of Mouth
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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