The Laboratory Specialist will report to the Faculty Service Officer in Archaeology, serving as the technical expert for laboratory operations within the Department of Anthropology. This dynamic role involves supporting faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students by overseeing lab facilities and contributing to innovative research in anthropology. The core responsibility of this role is managing the Level II Biosafety Lab, where the Laboratory Specialist acts as the primary expert on lab safety, management, and best practices. This includes ensuring all safety protocols are followed, advising on lab maintenance, and providing strategic guidance to faculty and students on lab procedures. The role also includes extensive consultation with researchers to enable successful laboratory research, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the needs of ongoing projects. Oversee the full operation of the Department of Anthropology's research labs, including: Level II Biosafety Lab: Provide expert support for isotopic analysis, zooarchaeology, forensics, and human bone/teeth research. Manage biohazard permits and oversee training on specialized equipment such as biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, capture hoods, and dissection apparatus; Chemical Lab: Oversee operations of a fully equipped wet lab, including HF acid handling and fume hood operations for paleoenvironmental and isotopic studies; Specialty Instrument Room: Ensure the proper use and maintenance of advanced instruments like the Picarro oxygen isotope analyzer, computerized micromill, freeze dryer, XRF analyzer, and water purification systems. Provide hands-on training as needed.
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