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The Ozturk Lab is seeking a Laboratory Manager for a research laboratory focused on prebiotic (geo) chemistry, physics of living systems, and the origins of life. This position is part of an interdisciplinary environment that integrates geosciences, chemistry, and physics to investigate fundamental questions about the emergence of life on Earth and beyond.
The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the technical and operational activities of the laboratory, including coordinating daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, maintaining and calibrating instruments, and supporting the procurement and installation of new equipment. The incumbent will provide technical training and mentorship to laboratory personnel, including graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate researchers, and will assist with the design and execution of experiments.
$69,000 to $89,600 per year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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