Job Information
Montana State University RED Service Centers Director in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25006
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kirk Lubick
(406) 994-6998
kirk.lubick@montana.edu
Classification Title Program/Project Lead
Working Title RED Service Centers Director
Brief Position Overview
The Director of RED Service Centers facilitates and supports activities associated with MSU RED Service Centers (also known as core facilities).
Animal Resource Center ( ARC )
Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE )
Cryo-EM
Geospatial ( GCF )
Human Ecology Learning & Problem Solving Lab ( HELPS )
Image and Chemical Analysis Laboratory ( ICAL )
Montana Microfabrication Facility ( MMF )
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( NMR )
Montana State Mass Spectrometry Facility ( MSMS )
Research Cyberinfrastructure ( RCI )
Position Number 4C7563
Department Office of Research Compliance
Division Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Office of Research and Economic Development ( RED ) at MSU includes the Office of Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Research Compliance and the Office of Economic Development & Impact. This position will oversee RED Service Centers by providing centralized research services to both internal MSU users and external community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain working relationships with RED Service Center Directors and Staff.
Meets regularly with the cores and delegates action items to proper channels (HR items to BOM , financial items to RED finance staff, etc.).
Assist service centers in coordinating with RED Budget Director, Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Research Compliance, Human Resources, Procurement, and other University departments to ensure compliance with MSU policies and federal regulations.
Coordinate with the Office of Economic Development & Impact to increase visibility of RED Service Centers and foster relationships with external companies.
Develop and implement short- and long-range goals for the standardization of common operations between service centers.
Develop and direct implementation of University Service Center policy.
Standup a Service Center Management Software that can maintain a research equipment database, reserving equipment, logging equipment hours used, etc.…
Governs process for MSU entities interested in becoming a RED Service Center and refer successful applicants to VPRED and Research Council for approval.
Manage RED Facility Improvement Grant and RED Service Center Grant programs identify and work with the Office of Research Development to identify external grant opportunities for Service Center Directors.
Coordinate monthly Service Center meetings and oversee the annual Service Center review process.
Maintain an accurate inventory of critical research equipment housed at MSU ; oversee service contracts, and prevent redundancy in equipment purchases.
Directs a loan program helping to fund strategic capital equipment replacement.
Direct the RED Sustainability Green Lab program to increase awareness and participation in lab sustainability efforts.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task within a compliance program comprehensively, working independently with a high degree of self-motivation, accuracy and efficiency, with little or no direct oversight of day-to-day operations by supervisor.
Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as applicable, campus policy.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage high-level and complex projects within time constraints.
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related science; supplemented with at least two (2) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop a collaborative network of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students, staff, and colleagues within and outside the university and a commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and diversity.
Advanced degree in biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related science.
The Successful Candidate Will
Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational capabilities, and team-building skills.
Strong personal and collaboration skills to develop and retain partnerships with stakeholders.
Proven institutional management skills, exceptional ethical values, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is supported by grants and contracts and while the need for this position is expected to be long-term, the nature of the position will evolve with the specific needs of externally funded projects.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
- Position requires ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses and goggles, respiratory protection, and protective coveralls.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 16, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html