Research Lab Manager 1 at Northwestern University — Evanston, USA | Base Career

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WCAS Earth Environ Planetary Salary/Grade: EXS/6 Job Summary:

The Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) at Northwestern University is seeking a Department Lab Manager to provide essential and diverse organizational support for teaching and research on-campus and off-campus.

The Department’s Integrated Laboratories for Earth and Planetary Sciences (ILEPS) are the analytical foundation for a wide range of cutting-edge research in Earth and environmental sciences.

We seek an organized and self-motivated candidate who is eager to support varied teaching and research activities and to learn new skills.

The Department Research Lab Manager is a full-time 100% position.

This position includes some remote field site work.

More information about the schedule will be discussed during the interview.

The target hiring range for this position will be between $56,782 - $79,850 per year.

The salary offered will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities

As the department’s centralized technical staff member:

Maintains operations of department labs and facilities
Organizes teaching materials and field trips/courses
Trains students in shared-facility lab methods
Partners with faculty to oversee safety and expedition logistics
Manages the department collections of field equipment and physical specimens (e.g., rocks, sediment, water).

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home.

If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.

Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more .

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.

View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement .

Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.

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