Job Description Summary

The mission of the Research Associate through the Chemical Advanced Resolution Methods Laboratory shared facility is to serve as an enabling resource for research and development programs at Michigan Tech. We aim to develop novel instrumental capabilities for environmental and biological complex mixtures with a newly acquired Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Elite Mass Spectrometer (high resolution Orbitrap Elite MS) and a Dionex UltiMate 3000 two-dimensional liquid chromatograph (2d LC). Responsible for management and operation of the 2d-LC and high resolution Orbitrap Elite MS and associated equipment to benefit users from multiple disciplines across campus and external.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Stimulate the application of advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry methods to the research programs at Michigan Tech and for external users
2. Provide expertise in advanced mass spectrometry methods and operation of an Orbitrap Elite, UltiMate3000 LC System, LC/MS, GC/MS, and ICP/MS. Collaborate with university researchers and guide them in preparing and analyzing their samples
3. Instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
4. Analytical method development for researchers with various project goals
5. Assistance with data analysis for various projects
6. Teaching students and researchers about how to go about data analysis for various projects
7. Assisting PI's with proposal planning and writing (acting as Co-PI and/or Senior Personnel on multiple projects)
8. Providing information for publications that result from work in the lab (including editing and proof-reading in some cases)
9. Ordering supplies
10. Keeping track of the budget
11. Reallocating funds from users to the instrument accounts
12. Applying for instrumental use fees yearly
13. Assisting in writing yearly update reports and funding asks from the core facility budget.
14. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
15. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

• PhD in Chemistry or closely related field

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

• 3 Years of laboratory research experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

• working knowledge of mass spectrometry and chromatography principles and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary applications of the instrumental techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

$50,000

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information