Lead Tree Ring Lab Coordinator: Research Ops & Mentorship

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,404 - 74,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Tree Ring Laboratory invites you to apply to the role of Lead Laboratory Coordinator (Laboratory Coordinator III). You will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research by coordinating laboratory activities and overseeing laboratory safety, inventory, and equipment.

You will supervise and mentor students while welcoming and assisting visitors to the laboratory, collaborate with faculty on research initiatives, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Experience in a research laboratory or similar environment.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred in Earth Science, Geosciences, Geography, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of the adendrochronology laboratory, mentoring and supervising students, staff, and visitors.
• Manage daily lab operations, including inventory control, safety compliance, and resource coordination.
• Support faculty research by developing, testing, and implementing innovative analytical, computational, and image acquisition methods.
• Assist in grant development, outreach, and educational initiatives to disseminate dendrochronological research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The University of Arizona's Tree Ring Laboratory invites you to apply to the role of Lead Laboratory Coordinator (Laboratory Coordinator III). You will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research by coordinating laboratory activities and overseeing laboratory safety, inventory, and equipment.

You will supervise and mentor students while welcoming and assisting visitors to the laboratory, collaborate with faculty on research initiatives, and support