ABSL3 Research Coordinator, Senior - Barker Lab

Location: PMI

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608131

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

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Special Information

• 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

The position will be associated with Dr. Barker's lab in the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at NAU's main campus. The Barker lab primarily studies the NIH priority pathogens Coccidioides immitis and C. posadasii which are risk group 3 pathogens. These studies involve multidisciplinary approaches including molecular genetics, immunology, and pathogenesis in murine models of disease. Candidates with strong background in any of these fields are encouraged to apply. Under general supervision, the ideal candidate applies knowledge, skills and abilities obtained in pursuit of an MS degree as well as general experience, to plan, design and complete analysis of vaccine trials and other animal experiments in ABSL3 Lab as needed for the U19 and other funded projects in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the execution of research activities. This person will act as primary contact for administrative and logistical activities required to support research in the ABSL3, including training and management of assistant ABSL3 manager (RA student position), completion of IBC, IACUC, and various permits and inspections needed to support the work. This position supports data collection, analysis, and interpretation, generating their own data as well as a large group of undergraduate, graduate and staff researchers.

ABSL3 Lab Personnel Management - 25%

• Ensuring training, coordinating schedules, supervise work, helping with 6-month and annual evaluations.
• Provides training support to investigators and research staff; assists with establishing budgets and ordering of animals.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of ABSL3 research.
• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as an operational liaison between Barker lab and regulating bodies.

Managing Lab Functions - 25%

• Managing the ABSL3 lab.
• Plans and coordinates the day-today initiation and operation of research and data collection activities in ABLS3.
• Assisting with ordering, managing IACUC, IBC and other regulatory paperwork and annual inspection.
• Coordinating shipping for lab.
• Assists in the development and writing of grant proposals and assist with manuscripts for specific research projects.

Developing Plans for Animal Experiments - 25%

• Ensuring efficient use of resources in the ABSL3, animal ordering, tracking and reporting, and training of staff/students in animal husbandry and procedures.
• Plans, implements, and maintains data collection; will coordinate and support the collection and analysis of data by student/staff workers.
• Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, primarily for internal audiences that will be further edited for external review.
• Supports the conduct of research through data collection, analysis, and interpretation using advanced methods.

Microbiology - 20%

• Culturing and microscopy of various microbes, primarily Coccidioides to ensure inoculum preparation is standardized for all animal experiments.
• Colongy forming units (CFU) from tissues.

Other - 5%

• Service to PMI, meetings.
• Will direct the work of, mentor, and/or evaluate paid students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in area of assignment.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABSL3 certification.
• Demonstrates mastery knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in Barker Lab, such as BSL2, BSL3, but specifically ABSL3 and animal research.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of vertebrate animal work.
• Advanced knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of biosafety procedures.
• Advanced Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices in ABSL3 environments, including IACUC, DEA permits, IBC, and chemical safety.

Skills

• Advanced technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research procedures in ABSL3 environment.

Abilities

• Monitors and coordinates complex research activities with multiple components.
• Balances competing priorities and makes decisions regarding resource allocation.
• Organizes data and information and supports analysis; may conduct independent analysis or review.
• Communicates effectively with student workers and staff.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

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

Anticipated salary range is $60,000 to $68,474. 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

November 25, 2024 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://[email protected], 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/

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