Environmental Lab Director - Plant & Wildlife Sciences Mentor

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks a Director for its Environmental Analytical Lab (EAL) within the Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department. The role includes teaching 4–5 courses per year (12–15 credits) and mentoring students in a client-facing lab setting, leveraging lab experience to guide student projects and professional development.

The successful candidate will manage EAL operations, develop SOPs, oversee equipment maintenance, and contribute to budgeting and strategic planning while engaging

Qualifications

• Teaching experience relevant to environmental science courses and mentoring students.
• Laboratory experience is required and lab management experience is preferred.
• Commitment to student mentoring and client-facing lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4–5 undergraduate environmental science courses (12–15 credits) per year plus mentoring courses (~50%).
• Direct the BYU Environmental Analytical Lab (EAL), including client-facing work and mentoring students.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and QC systems ensuring analyses meet established standards.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, instrument installation/maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Serve on graduate committees and engage in governance within the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab management

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree preferred

MS degree considered

Job description

Brigham Young University seeks a Director for its Environmental Analytical Lab (EAL) within the Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department. The role includes teaching 4–5 courses per year (12–15 credits) and mentoring students in a client-facing lab setting, leveraging lab experience to guide student projects and professional development.

The successful candidate will manage EAL operations, develop SOPs, oversee equipment maintenance, and contribute to budgeting and strategic planning while engaging