The Dada Lab in the School of Life Sciences seeks to fill a Laboratory Coordinator position. This is a full-time fiscal year (12-months), benefits-eligible appointment for two (2) years with subsequent annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the Lab. The anticipated start date is fall, 2024. Research in the Dada lab broadly focuses on understanding how microbes shape mosquito biology and how this knowledge can be leveraged for mosquito and mosquito-borne disease control. We study wild mosquito populations or their progeny under laboratory settings as well as laboratory strains to better understand the complex interactions occurring in natural settings. We use classical entomological, molecular, omics, and bioinformatics tools to answer our research questions. Our research space consists of a molecular laboratory and an ACL-2 (Arthropod Containment Level-2) facility for conventional, gnotobiotic, and/or axenic mosquito rearing. The Laboratory Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the Dada Lab. The incumbent will coordinate all laboratory and research activities and assist in ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory policies and guidelines.
Full-TimeASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.OpenActivities are performed in an office, lab setting and in the field subject to extended periods of field work, sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse, and standing for varying lengths of time.May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes, and respirator.Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.This position receives regular review of objectives by department administrator.
Required knowledge:
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND one year laboratory activities experience; OR, Five years of laboratory activities or related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.