Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24252 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Kirk Lubick(406) 994-6998kirk.lubick@montana.edu Classification Title Program/Project Lead Working Title RED Service Centers Coordinator Brief Position Overview The RED Service Centers Coordinator facilitates, and coordinates activities associated with services provided by the following MSU RED Service Centers:
Animal Resource Center ( ARC )
Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE )
Cryo-EM
Geospatial ( GCF )
Human Ecology Learning & Problem Solving Lab ( HELPS )
Image and Chemical Analysis Laboratory ( ICAL )
Montana Microfabrication Facility ( MMF )
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( NMR )
Montana State Mass Spectrometry Facility ( MSMS )
Research Cyberinfrastructure ( RCI )
Position Number 4C7563
Department Office of Research Compliance
Division Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Office of Research and Economic Development ( RED ) at MSU includes the Office of Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, and the Office of Research Compliance.This position will complement RED by supporting RED Service Centers and positively impacting MSU by providing centralized research services to the larger MSU research community.Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain working relationships with RED Service Center Directors and Staff.
Maintain an accurate list of service center associated lab equipment and critical research equipment housed at MSU .
Develop and maintain electronic inventory databases of research equipment accessible to MSU stakeholders.
Assist service centers in ensuring applicable University policies and procedures are followed, including but not limited to: Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Testing Service Agreements, Procurement procedures.
Develop and implement short- and long-range goals for the standardization of common operations between service centers.
Manage VPRED Facility Improvement Grant program. Develop and manage a system to collect facility and equipment improvement, repair and acquisition requests, prioritize requests, and allocate funds.
Identify and communicate external granting opportunities that support service centers.
Support and lead the RED Sustainability Green Lab program to increase awareness and participation in lab sustainability efforts with the goal of protecting the environment and human health.
Support and communicate MSU’s Chemical Safety program initiatives to MSU labs.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a field of science and experience working in or managing a scientific laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as applicable, campus policy.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage high-level and complex projects within time constraints.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task within a compliance program comprehensively, working independently with a high degree of self-motivation, accuracy and efficiency, with little or no direct oversight of day-to-day operations by supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience effectively working with faculty researchers and administrators, students, and staff.
Leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop a collaborative network of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students, staff, and colleagues within and outside the university and a commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and diversity.
The Successful Candidate Will
Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational capabilities, and team-building skills.
Strong personal and collaboration skills to develop and retain partnerships with stakeholders.
Proven institutional management skills, exceptional ethical values, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Positively and professionally represent MSU and the Office of Research Compliance.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands
Position requires entering laboratory environments.
Position requires ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses and goggles, respiratory protection, and protective coveralls.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on February 23, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
