Laboratory Manager - Sprocket (LAB RSCH SUPV 1)
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Location: Davis, CA 95617
Description:
As the manager of the Sprocket laboratory, the incumbent will oversee the daily analytical operations of the facility and supervise the activities of two Analysts (SRA III and SRA IV). In addition, the incumbent will provide analytical expertise in the identification of pest control needs not covered by existing registrations and arrange for the method development and subsequent sample analysis to support such registrations including the funding of short-term research projects.
The Sprocket manager will contribute to the leadership of the Western Region (IR-4) laboratory, support the coordination of the associated research projects and report directly to the Regional Director.
Apply By Date April 28, 2025 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Department Overview
The Interregional Research Project No.4 (IR-4 Project) was established in 1963 by Directors of the State Agricultural Experiment Stations, located at Land Grant Universities throughout the United States, to obtain residue tolerances for minor use pesticides on food and feed crops. Since 1974, The Western Region Headquarters of the IR-4 program, which serves 14 states, has been housed in the Environmental Toxicology Department. The IR-4 Western Region Laboratory researches and analyzes pesticide residues projects from all regions, including re-registration projects.
The purpose of the position is to manage the IR-4 laboratory operation in Sprocket Building and serve as an analyst operating under guideline set out in the Federal Register 40 CFR Part 160, Good Laboratory Practices, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Residue Chemistry Test Guidelines (OPPTS 860) and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
Environmental Demands
Mental Demands
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
This position requires the incumbent to routinely work with or be in areas where hazardous materials are present. Specific hazards include: minute amounts of pesticides and related substances; moderate amounts of toxic, flammable, carcinogenic and/or caustic chemicals. Chemical examples are methanol, acetonitrile, dichloromethane, and hydrochloric acid, respectively. All of these materials are handled according to Federal, State, and UCD safety guidelines. Precautionary measures are strictly enforced. The incumbent is required to wear all necessary and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand. No contact lenses may be worn in the laboratory.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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The Sprocket manager will contribute to the leadership of the Western Region (IR-4) laboratory, support the coordination of the associated research projects and report directly to the Regional Director.
Apply By Date April 28, 2025 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Current Driver's License (Use of personal or campus vehicle).
- Master's degree in a field of science such as chemistry, agricultural and/or environmental chemistry, or toxicology.
- 3-5 year of experience in analytical chemistry, agricultural or environmental chemistry, toxicology, food science or other related areas (post degree completion).
- Demonstrated training in Good Laboratory Practice Standards (40 CFR Part 160) and safety requirements provided for in OSHA regulations.
- Experience with EPA neutral scheme audits for GLP facilities.
- Ability to analyze pesticides and related chemicals routinely and understand the procedures used in order to facilitate expedient changes between projects.
- Skills to develop or modify analytical methods used for analysis of pesticides and related chemicals extracted from foods, fibers, animal tissues, and other environmental samples.
- Knowledge required for the analysis of organic compounds, including the skills in the operation and maintenance of GC and LC equipment, as well as the interpretation of data from those instruments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a field of science such as chemistry, agricultural and/or environmental chemistry, or toxicology.
- 5+ years' experience working in an analytical laboratory which operates under Good Laboratory Practice Standards.
- Significant experience in analytical chemistry, agricultural or environmental chemistry, toxicology, food science or other related areas.
- Experience with EPA neutral scheme audits for GLP facilities.
- Experience with Agilent GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and LC-QTOF instrumentation using Agilent MassHunter software.
- Knowledge of the many analytical techniques used to obtain homogeneous samples, and extraction techniques used to remove pesticides and related chemicals of interest from these samples.
- Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of pesticides and related chemicals so that the most useful cleanup can be applied to remove interfering crop compounds and materials.
- Possess personal characteristics which allow for relating easily with a wide variety of personalities while assisting, instructing or simply interacting.
- Actively tries to create a positive work environment.
- Communication skills, written and oral, for clear and accurate reporting of experimental results.
Key Responsibilities
- 50% - Principal Analyst
- 30% - Manager of IR-4 Laboratory Located at Sprocket Building
- 20% - Research
Department Overview
The Interregional Research Project No.4 (IR-4 Project) was established in 1963 by Directors of the State Agricultural Experiment Stations, located at Land Grant Universities throughout the United States, to obtain residue tolerances for minor use pesticides on food and feed crops. Since 1974, The Western Region Headquarters of the IR-4 program, which serves 14 states, has been housed in the Environmental Toxicology Department. The IR-4 Western Region Laboratory researches and analyzes pesticide residues projects from all regions, including re-registration projects.
The purpose of the position is to manage the IR-4 laboratory operation in Sprocket Building and serve as an analyst operating under guideline set out in the Federal Register 40 CFR Part 160, Good Laboratory Practices, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Residue Chemistry Test Guidelines (OPPTS 860) and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $67 , 700 /yr. - $120 , 500 /yr.
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: Grade 21
- UC Job Title: LAB RSCH SUPV 1
- UC Job Code: 006246
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 % - Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am-5pm
- Location: Davis, CA.
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
This position requires the incumbent to routinely work with or be in areas where hazardous materials are present. Specific hazards include: minute amounts of pesticides and related substances; moderate amounts of toxic, flammable, carcinogenic and/or caustic chemicals. Chemical examples are methanol, acetonitrile, dichloromethane, and hydrochloric acid, respectively. All of these materials are handled according to Federal, State, and UCD safety guidelines. Precautionary measures are strictly enforced. The incumbent is required to wear all necessary and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand. No contact lenses may be worn in the laboratory.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
#CA-JP
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