Biological Technicians

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ANS provides industry-leading nutritional solutions to promote health and wellbeing, enabled by a world class team dedicated to service, excellence, quality, and innovation. As an organization we take pride in achieving our objective of “More than Supplements... Solutions”...Safely. We want to be a “solution” through an engaged, accountable and CARING culture.

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a company that offers exceptional benefits packages, then you have come to the right place!

· Most Competitive Pay in the Industry

· 401K Program

· Paid holidays

· Paid Time Off

· Medical/Dental benefits

· Employee and Family Events

· Annual Awards Program

· Best Employee Referral Program

The Opportunity…

· Strong track record of internal promotions

· Comprehensive Training program to encourage promotions

· Detailed Progression model to outline promotional opportunities

· Cross-functional opportunities to multiple different areas in the company

· Test raw materials and finished products for microbiological testing using a wide variety of testing methods. Perform routine environmental and water testing.

· Follow all company policies and procedures.

· Follow and ensure compliance to quality system and cGMP programs.

· Contribute to Laboratory Services documents such as STMs, Standard Operating Procedures, quarterly OOS report, Raw Material Identification report, and review reports for others.

· Log samples into the laboratory, and sign raw materials out of the laboratory

· Perform daily microbiological testing using Soleris Next Generation System

· Aid in OOS investigations.

Additional

· Weekly and monthly water testing for entire facility

· Monthly environmental testing for all facilities and microbiological lab

· Prepare wide variety of media and use of autoclave

· Perform probiotic enumeration.

· Weekly cleaning tasks

· Reports to Microbiologist I

Qualifications:

· Non-supervisory role.

· Must have college degree in a science related field, or minimum 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment (such as an ANS Lab Assistant

Must know how to correctly use pipettes

· Some work experience preferred.

· No certifications or licenses required.

· Must have moderate math skills.

· Moderate reading skills required.

· Basic computer skills needed.

· Must have moderate language skills.

· Must have moderate writing skills.

· Must be willing to learn new tasks and procedures.

· Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all essential position duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct safety threat to self or others.

· Maintain a regular and dependable work attendance record with few instances of unplanned and/or unexpected absence.

Machines Typically Operated:

Soleris Next Generation System

Veriflow PCR system

Autoclave

Typical Physical Requirements:

Involves a variety of physical activities including:

· Repetitive motions

· Sitting

· Standing

· Lifting

Carrying

Typical Environmental Conditions:

Office and Lab conditions include:

· Temperature variations may occur throughout the day.

· Exposure to food ingredients, including food allergens, in free-floating powder form.

· Exposure to chemicals, microorganisms, fumes (including autoclaved materials) and airborne particles.

· Lab noise may include vacuum pumps, sonic baths, instrumentation, chillers, stability chambers, refrigerators, autoclaves, tapped density, and other equipment.

· Protective equipment such as safety glasses, lab coats, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, masks, back belts, or cGMP attire suits may be required or recommended in certain situations.

Production Area includes these environmental conditions:

· Exposure to food ingredients, including food allergens, in free-floating powder form.

· Moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and risk of electrical shock.

· Noise level usually moderate and often constant.

· Protective equipment such as gloves, hearing protection, masks, back belts, or cGMP attire suits may be required or recommended in certain situations.

Requirements
Work days will be Tuesday-Saturday 1st shift

Additional Information

Arizona Climate and Ecosystems (ACE) Laboratory Assistant Director

Location: Vice President for Research

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608365

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is posted as Arizona Climate and Ecosystems (ACE) Laboratory Assistant Director, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Lab Research Facility Administrator Assistant Director.
• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Northern Arizona University is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Lab Research Facility Administrator Assistant Director to support research at the Arizona Climate and Ecosystems (ACE) isotope laboratory in particular as it interfaces with ongoing ecological research projects led by Drs. Ted Schuur, Michelle Mack, and Xanthe Walker. This position will focus both on the technical side of managing and facilitating the sample processing pipeline for the ACE laboratory as well as managing the administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of research projects that are the source of samples.

Responsibilities will include coordinating project timelines with a variety of researchers and directly working with sample processing and operating analytical instrumentation in support of the overall sample processing pipeline of the ACE laboratory. To this end, responsibilities will also include managing budgets and sample spreadsheets, assisting with paperwork for grant proposals, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with institutional and funding agency regulations.

The position will also be responsible for organizing team meetings, maintaining communication with collaborators, and facilitating the smooth operation of laboratory and project activities. The role requires overseeing project documentation, managing logistics for lab and fieldwork, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources. The ideal candidate will have experience with project coordination, and research administration in an academic, scientific, or equivalent setting.

Lab Liaison - 45%

• Work directly and actively with three faculty members to ensure proper flow of paperwork through the lab and university systems.
• Work with a variety of lab members including students and staff scientists to ensure optimal sample pipeline operations. Promote a welcoming work environment for all.

Research - 20%

• Work collaboratively with research team to organize data collection and processing with the goal of maintaining and optimizing a sample pipeline for isotope analyses.
• Implement research protocols and adapt standard procedures and methods, in particular focusing on preparing and analyzing samples for radiocarbon analysis.

• This involves coordinating the work of others on these tasks, as well as actively working in the sample processing pipeline.

• Interface the sample pipeline processing with laboratory analyses in conjunction with staff scientists.
• Participate in scientific discussions with other members of the research team and lab and attend mandatory lab and project meetings.

Operations - 20%

• Maintain clean, orderly and uncluttered laboratory space.
• Order and keep stock of laboratory supplies, chemicals and spare maintenance items.
• Track incoming samples and outgoing results.
• Organize and keep an inventory of samples.
• Return, dispose or curate any excess sample materials.
• Optimize use of lab space and lab equipment.
• Manage hazardous waste according to University protocols.
• Prepare and track invoices.
• Manage a PCard.
• On- and off-board student workers.
• Approve time sheets.

Data Management - 10%

• Tabulate and summarize data as part of the sample processing pipeline.
• Report results.
• Track values for standards and blanks.
• Curate and maintain backup copies of all data and metadata according to best data-management practices.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related); and
• 2-4 years of management experience; and
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including:

• Project organization and management or research administration, with a proven track record in coordinating complex projects, managing budgets, and handling grants.
• Experience with the operation of analytical instrumentation, including sample processing and data management of environmental samples; or

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S degree.
• Experience organizing and managing multi-component research projects.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and managing external collaborations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Familiarity with ecological or environmental science research.
• Familiarity with the preparation and submission of grant proposals and progress reports.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices related to laboratory operation, including sample
• preparation and handling, data acquisition, data processing and data interpretation.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory health and safety requirements.

Skills

• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $58,882. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

May 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose!
We are proud to offer new base pay rates!! New Grads: $19 per hour. Experienced (3yrs - 11+ yrs): $21.07 - $23.36, depending on experience.

Do Meaningful, Innovative & Important Work
This hospital phlebotomy position will help to provide excellent patient diagnostic care for our patients most in need of critical care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position may be located within a Hospital Facility, Patient Service Center (PSC), In Office Phlebotomy (IOP) or Mobile Diagnostic Services (MDS). This position may be responsible to provide coverage at multiple locations. This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing and/or the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. Follows the guidelines of the Code of Conduct.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• High School diploma or equivalent may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of department resource materials.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Float positions require travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at mobile phlebotomy facilities/in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice. Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, holidays and overtime. May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM.
• Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

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POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to department supervisor. May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
o Associate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
o Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility).
o Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or
o Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489 or 42CFR493.1491 (including US military medical laboratory procedures training courses)
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Research Technician

Location: School of Forestry

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608335

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position requires the ability to pass a Department of Justice Select Agent Program Security Risk Assessment.
• This position requires the ability to participate in occupational health monitoring required by Northern Arizona University.

Job Description

The School of Forestry and Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) at Northern Arizona University seeks a Research Technician to perform basic and applied research largely focused on vertebrate and pathogen genetics. This will be a position in Dr. Faith Walker's lab (https://joinpmi.com/walker-lab/) with emphasis on the Species from Feces program (https://nau.edu/sff/). The Walker Lab has recent funding for two environmental DNA (eDNA) projects, so we are specifically seeking candidates with experience developing and applying eDNA assays. A Research Technician 1) performs standardized research assignments involving detailed and controlled research or laboratory procedures related to a particular discipline, 2) conducts a variety of standardized procedures, such as preparing specimens and setting up and operating standard laboratory equipment of moderate complexity, and 3) records data provides basic analyses and interpretations and troubleshoots protocol issues. The top candidates for this position should be highly motivated and have genetics experience.

Lab Work - 75%

• DNA extraction from ancient and modern samples.
• Environmental DNA assay development.
• PCR/qPCR sample screening.
• Sanger sequencing.

Sample Organization and Tracking - 10%

• Freezer organization.
• Spreadsheet tracking.
• Working with R scripts.

Data Analysis - 5%

• Statistical analysis.
• Preparation of figures.

Writing - 5%

• Preparation of reports.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience with genetic techniques such as DNA extraction from modern and ancient samples, PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, library preparation for next-generation sequencing, DNA metabarcoding
• Experience developing qPCR assays for use with environmental DNA, analyzing data, writing reports, presenting results, and preparing manuscripts.
• Experience collecting non-invasive genetic samples from wildlife in the field.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and biohazardous materials.
• Candidate must be well-organized, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work successfully within a laboratory group.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $43,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

May 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6161812

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Position Overview

This is a full-time first-shift role for a Lab Technician at Spirit Electronics located in Phoenix, AZ. The Lab Tech will play a vital role in the reliability lab for the inspection, testing, and analysis of microelectronics, semiconductors, EEE components, and circuit card assemblies. The Lab Tech performs testing and operations, including sample preparation, setup, testing, data recording, analysis, and reporting. Tests include MIL-STD-883 test methods, JEDEC, and other industry-standard procedures as well as customer-specified requirements. The Lab Tech will operate electrical test equipment, environmental chambers, and inspection equipment (X-ray, CSAM, SEM), and record results for analysis to meet the requirements established by the lab’s engineers. This role requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and the ability to work efficiently in a quality-minded manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for the data collection and analysis on samples and reporting them out to the engineering teams. Lastly, this role will be responsible for maintaining supplies, equipment calibration and meeting the customer delivery dates.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct reliability testing on electronic components according to MIL-STD-883, relevant industry standards, and work order specifications
Perform electrical, mechanical, environmental, and inspection tests on components and assemblies
Operate reliability equipment, environmental chambers, and other lab machinery
Devise voltage biasing and current monitoring on jobs
Set up burn-in drivers, programmed drivers, and test boards
Maintain assets under preventative maintenance and periodic calibration cycles
Bench test boards and hardware
Operate workflows, processes, and machinery to quality management requirements and documented procedures
Collect, record, and analyze test data utilizing specialized software and ERP system
Assist in the preparation of test samples and fixtures
Maintain accurate and detailed test logs and reports
Collaborate with engineers to interpret test results and troubleshoot issues
Ensure compliance with personnel and product safety protocols, including ESD and FOD control and other quality control procedures
Assist in the development and improvement of testing methodologies
Support the lab in maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to increase efficiency and reduce errors

Requirements

3+ of experience in electronics and semiconductor testing or related field
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, engineering, or related field preferred
Experience with MIL-STD-883 and JEDEC stress tests, environmental testing, and test flows
Experience with bench test apparatus, oscilloscope, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Experience with burn-in board drivers and programming desirable, non-destructive testing a plus
Experience in reliability stress techniques
Experience working within quality and manufacturing standards, such as AS9100
Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge Control, FOD Control and product safety practices
Knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination

If selected to fill this role, the candidate will need to submit for a background check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person. No remote or hybrid options.

Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate

Location: Chemistry & Biochemistry

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608345

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is posted as Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Instructional Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This is a 10 month position. Successful candidate will be expected to work full time from August to May. All benefits will be accumulated at a .83 FTE rate.

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate. The successful candidate will have experience teaching general and/or organic chemistry laboratories to lower division chemistry students and training and supervising teaching assistants in all aspects of the course. They will be trained in chemical safety and experienced in overseeing undergraduates in a chemical laboratory setting.

This Chemistry Lab Coordinator, Intermediate position is a 10 month position. Successful candidate will be expected to work full time from August to May. All benefits will be accumulated at a .83 FTE rate.

Teaching - 40%

• Teaches labs including using lab instruments with some evening labs including monitoring lab safety.
• Establishes a positive learning atmosphere that assists learners in achieving curriculum objectives.
• Implements procedures for the use of laboratory equipment and provides instructional laboratory support services regarding the proper and safe use of equipment.

Preparation and Grading - 25%

• Prepares quizzes and lab lectures.
• Grades lab notebooks and reports.
• Maintains student records.

Safety - 10%

• Monitors classes for lab safety and compliance.
• Evaluates existing laboratory equipment and supplies, and recommends improvements or new purchases.
• Collects, processes and disposes of laboratory waste.

Training - 20%

• Trains and supervises teaching assistants.

Other - 5%

• Attends instructional staff meetings and other department related meetings/activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry or related field, and
• 2 years of relevant laboratory teaching experience; or
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of independent and consistent teaching effectiveness as a teaching assistant.
• More than two semesters experience as a teaching assistant in general chemistry laboratory courses.
• Teaching or lab experience in organic chemistry laboratory course.
• Completed course in chemical laboratory safety.
• Experience in training undergraduate teaching or research assistants.
• Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Experience teaching general and/or organic chemistry laboratories to lower division chemistry students and training.
• Experience supervising teaching assistants.
• Trained in chemical safety.
• Experienced in overseeing undergraduates in a chemical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory and research work.
• Knowledge of university and departmental safety regulations.

Skills

• Skill in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks of varying complexity and urgency in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $42,570. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

April 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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**Title:** F-16 Avionics or Electrical/Environmental Technician II

**Location:** United States-Arizona-Tucson

**Job Number:** 17122

**SUMMARY**

Responsible for supporting depot-level modification, upgrade, & test of aircraft sub-systems under the guidance of Lead or Level III Technicians. Duties may include, but are not limited to, inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing avionic as well as other electrical systems/sub-systems. Examples include radar, radio, navigation, and aircraft power systems/sub-systems.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Modifies, upgrades, inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs aircraft avionic and electrical systems, such as aircraft installed radar, radio, navigation, and power systems using hand tools and test equipment

+ Inspects components of avionic and electrical systems and equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation

+ Tests avionic and electrical systems under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers

+ Using hand tools, adjusts, repairs, and/or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents

+ When required, calibrates installed, modified, or repaired systems and/or equipment to prescribed specifications

+ When required, operates ground servicing equipment to operationally test, inspect, and verify functionality and air worthiness of avionic and other electrical systems

+ When required, assist in fabricating wiring harnesses

+ Accurately document all required U.S. Government and program forms and documents, including electronic records

+ Must effectively interact with program and customer representatives as well as on-site business or military representatives

+ Perform other duties as assigned

**CORE COMPETENCIES**

+ Change of Direction

+ Being connected & Respectful

+ Diverse Mindset

+ Building relationships and partnerships

+ Focus

+ Accountability

Qualifications:

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required.

**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**

+ High School Diploma / GED

+ 4 years of related experience in avionics or electro-environmental maintenance.

+ F-16 experience is strongly preferred, but other military aircraft experience may be considered.

+ 5th generation aircraft experience is a plus.

+ Microsoft Office Suite skills are a plus.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Must be able to lift and carry parts, tooling, and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including walking up and down stairs, aircraft maintenance stands, and platforms

+ Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday

+ Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

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AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a 2nd Shift QA Lab Technician at our Chandler, AZ Location.

SCHEDULE:2:00pm - 10:30p Monday to Friday (Overtime, extended shift and weekend work required)

Skill Level:B

Compensation: $20.00 per hour (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential)

THE ROLE

The QA Lab Technician supports the Quality department in providing ongoing conformance testing of materials to validate production processes and determine product disposition. This includes, but may not be limited to: batch testing of raw materials, resin compounded batches, prepreg, and laminate as dictated by production schedules, and as requested by internal or external customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform visual inspection and testing of laminates in conformance with existing procedures, methods and requirements and recommending disposition of the tested product.
Work with etching equipment and chemicals to etch copper from laminates, in preparation for test and inspection.
Perform testing of prepreg (aged material, customer retests, and requests from operations).
Manage storage of sample retains per sample retain retention policy.
Perform weekly and semi-annual preventive maintenance (PM) of the etching equipment.
Basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment.
Perform weekly preventative maintenance (PM) on the exhaust scrubbing equipment.
Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift. Follow proper storage for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste. Load and unload trucks with waste and chemicals.
Possess a working knowledge of IPC laminate and prepeg standards such as IPC 4101 and IPC 4103 as related to inspection, testing and requirements of laminates and prepregs
Perform quality audits on customer orders prior to final packaging of material
Processes data through knowledge of all forms and logs used for recording the disposition of material through the quality lab. Including electronic logs, such as MS Excel Spreadsheets.
Enter Quality data, including but not limited to results of inspection and tests into SAP.
Place non-conforming material on hold using the defined system(s) and quarantine the material
Perform rudimentary failure analysis of non-conforming products
Coordinate the efficient flow of testing/inspection with the shipping and finishing departments to help ensure On-Time-Delivery of laminate shipments.
Perform internal audits as required.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all paperwork.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas including equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Perform filing and document retrieval as needed.
Participate in training, continuous improvements events, special projects and other duties as assigned.
Use Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies to improve the process.
Assist other operators to ensure timely shipment of product.
Follow all safety policies and procedures in accordance with policies and local, state, and federal laws. Adhere to all quality standards per Isola policy.

INTERNAL ELIGIBILITY

Completion of 90-day new hire/newly transferred probationary period
No more than 3 attendance points
Basic Microsoft Excel experience required
Prior Quality experience preferred
Prior SAP experience preferred
Forklift Experience preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

In this role you maybe be required to stand up to 10 hours per shift and with frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. You will also need to lift, pull or push up to 50 pounds.