The University of Hawaii at Hilo is hiring a Lab Manager in the College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS)/Marine Science. This is an 11-month, full-time permanent position that will begin in approximately September 2025, pending position clearance and availability of funding.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Analytical Laboratory in the College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS), including maintenance, and repairs of instrumentation as well as fiscal oversight of all laboratory operations. Hires, trains, and supervises all laboratory staff in coordination with the Analytical Laboratory Faculty Supervisor and the Supervisor to the Analytical Laboratory Manager (CNHS Dean). Assists faculty and researchers in experimental design, sample collection, preparation and analysis, analytical quality control procedures, instrument use and operations, and laboratory safety. Contributes to the instructional needs of CNHS as needed and trains, oversees, schedules, coordinates, and mentors graduate and undergraduate student users of the laboratory facility. Provides laboratory presentations, tours, and safety reviews for laboratory courses and those with research components.
Analytical Lab Operations
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the laboratory.
- Oversight of all analytical instruments, which includes the DeltaV IRMS, Costech Elemental Analyzer, Thermo ICP, Elementar Vario Isotope Cube, Lachat Quikchem 8500 Series 2, and Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Analyzer, which may involve working with hazardous chemicals.
- Works with the Analytical Laboratory technician to oversee maintenance and upkeep of analytical instruments, including troubleshooting instruments by phone and e-mail and arranging for instrument service visits from authorized companies.
- Analysis of data generated by analytical instruments.
- Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies sufficient to handle the regular operation of all instruments.
Instructional Support and Student Mentoring
- Assists faculty, staff, and researchers on experimental design, sample collection, preparation and analysis, analytical quality control procedures, instrument use and operations, and laboratory safety procedures.
- Provides laboratory presentations, tours, and safety reviews for laboratory courses and those with research components.
- Develops and teaches a directed studies course on operations of analytical instruments and development of analytical methods to undergraduate and graduate students, as needed.
- Mentors graduate and undergraduate student researchers on directed study or independent study projects, as needed.
Fiscal Responsibilities
- Responsible for management of all Analytical Laboratory fiscal matters, including maintaining Special Fund Research Recharge Center and other laboratory account records, budgeting for staff support, purchasing of equipment and supplies, and invoicing University and Non-University clients for analytical services.
- Responsible for all purchasing, including obtaining quotes as needed, seeking necessary permissions, initiating Pcard purchases and requisitions, and submitting invoices and collecting payments, all in accordance with state and university procurement rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Work with University Administration to address any fiscal concerns and provide annual updates of the Analytical Laboratory budget to the Dean of CNHS.
- Coordinate with appropriate expertise to develop, implement, and regularly review a business plan for the Analytical Laboratory to ensure fiscal stability and sustainability.
Supervision and Training
- Works with the CNHS Dean and the Analytical Laboratory Faculty Supervisor on personnel requests, application review, final selection, and coordination with UH Hilo or RCUH Human Resources.
- Supervises all Analytical Laboratory staff, including technicians and student workers. Ensures effective onboarding of all new employees. Provides training, instruction, guidance, schedules, and coordination to undergraduate and graduate student assistants and staff.
- Contributes to employee performance evaluations for technicians and student assistants.
Engagement with Clients and Stakeholders
- Communicates with University and Non-University Agency research clients in person, by phone, and e-mail. Confers with clients regarding experimental design, sample collection, preparation and analysis, analytical methods, and research results.
- Seek out new clients or stakeholders as needed to ensure a robust inventory of analytical work for the laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Natural Sciences or related field and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for instrumental analysis in analytical chemistry, including supervisory and fiscal experience; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of analytical chemistry as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with transport of samples within and outside of the state of Hawaii.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
- For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
- At least two (2) years of instrumental analysis experience in Analytical Chemistry: should include at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, and at least one (1) year of fiscal experience.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing analytical instruments.
- Knowledge of the principles of data analysis and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel or similar software packages.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to multi-task.
- Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a natural sciences field (e.g., Marine Science, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Biological Science) or a related field.
- Experience with the Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS).
- Experience with ICP-OES.
- Water quality experience.
- Experience in a research environment or environmental laboratory.
- At least two years of work experience in a public institution for higher education.
- Prior experience in university procurement.
- Knowledge of University of Hawai`i administrative and fiscal processes and procedures.
- Progressively responsible professional experience in coordinating training in analytical methods.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, groups, and individuals.
To Apply
A complete application must include:
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three current professional references
- Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Simon Kattenhorn, Dean, CNHS; simonkat@hawaii.edu
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