Lecturer/Core Instrument Facility Manager

Fayetteville State University, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Position Title: Lecturer/Core Instrument Facility Manager
Position Number: 008114
Working Title: Lecturer/Core Instrument Facility Manager
Full-time or Part-time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Chemistry, Physics, Material Science
Posting Number: 0401311
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Faculty)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
 
The mission of the Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Material Sciences (CPMS) is to prepare our majors for in-demand careers in industry and government, as well as the successful matriculation into and graduate and professional programs through rigorous coursework, laboratory training, and research mentorship. Accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Department offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry, with six concentrations in General Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Pre-Health, Pre- Pharmacy, and Chemical Entrepreneurship, and it also offers a Materials Science Graduate Certificate, as well as academic minors in Chemistry, Physics, and Materials Science. The Department is equipped with many state-of-the-art analytical instruments in our Core Instrument Facility, such as a 400 MHz JEOL NMR, Nano LC-Orbitrap MS/MS, HPLC, GC/MS/MS, GC, ICP-OES, DSC, AFM, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, Fluorescence, FTIR, FTIR Microscope, CE, etc., and operates the FSU Planetarium, Observatory, Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Consortium (SENCR-MIC) and Interdisciplinary Materials Research and Education Laboratory (IMREL).
Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide management of the Core Instrument Facility, including the routine cryogen refill of the JEOL 400 MHz NMR. The position supports the research and teaching activities of the department by ensuring that all Core Instrument Facility instruments are operational; providing training to students, faculty, staff, and external users on the safe operation of the instruments; assists with data collection and analysis; and enforcing laboratory safety procedures of all laboratory users. The position requires excellent communication skills with outside stakeholders, such as instrument technicians and vendors, as well as detailed an organized recordkeeping of instrument service, chemical and instrument inventory, and training workshops.
Description of Work Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lecturer/Core Instrument Facility Manager would have a 50% teaching load (6 credits per semester) comprising mainly lower-division chemistry and physical science laboratory courses, and the other 50% effort would involve maintaining the organization and operation of the instruments within the FSU Core Instrument Facility. This is an 11-month position, with July as the non-contracted month, and requires working hours from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Monday through Friday, except for North Carolina State holidays.
The Core Instrument Facility Manager is expected to complete an array of duties, including, but not limited to:
  • Providing day-to-day management of the Core Instrument Facility, including keeping the Laboratory organized, clean, and well-supplied.
  • Perform regular cryogen transfers for the NMR, including a weekly liquid nitrogen refill and liquid helium when necessary.
  • Order laboratory equipment supplies, including cryogens, gas cylinders, solvents, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records of the laboratory instrument and chemical inventory.
  • Schedule and maintain records of annual service for instruments that are covered on preventive maintenance contracts.
  • Request and schedule instrument repairs for instruments covered by a service contract.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including ordering consumables, on the LC-MS, GC-MS and other instruments to ensure that they are functional for scheduled laboratory classes and research.
  • Prepare up-to-date standard operational procedures (SOP) for the instruments in the Core Instrument Facility and conduct training workshops for students, faculty, staff, and external users on the safe operation of the instruments.
  • Enforce laboratory safety procedures within the Core Instrument Facility, include the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
  • Assist faculty, staff, students, and external users with data collection and analysis, and assessing the validation of new methods for the NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, and other instruments.
  • Assist faculty and train students in courses such as Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Undergraduate Research, Chemistry Capstone, etc.
  • Attend professional development workshops, training, and webinars to stay up to date on instrument applications, DOT compliance certifications, etc.
  • Complete other related duties, as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
A minimum Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines is required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. The desired candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in cryogenic transfer and handling for NMR maintenance, as well as other routine maintenance of major and standard chemical instrumentation.
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Notice to Applicants
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/23852

Similar Positions