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    Instrument Specialist - Hanover, United States - Dartmouth College

    Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth College Hanover, United States

    1 week ago

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    Position Information

    Posting date 03/06/2024 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number Position Title Instrument Specialist Department this Position Reports to Chemistry Hiring Range Minimum $61,000 Hiring Range Maximum $69,000 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule


    TBD
    Location of Position

    Hanover, NH 03755

    Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. NA Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

    This individual will be responsible for the management and support of the chemistry department's pioneering research instrumentation.

    The individual in this position will serve as an expert and liaison for intra- and inter-departmental analytical chemistry involving spectroscopic, chromatographic, and other types of instrumentation.

    The maintenance, user training, consulting, and advising of safe and effective instrumentation use are key responsibilities. The Instrument Specialist will work collaboratively and cooperatively with the Instrument Core Facilities manager.

    Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    Education and Experience


    • BA/BS in Chemistry or a closely related field of study.
    • At least - 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial or academic laboratory, or the equivalent.
    Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


    • Strong knowledge of research equipment used by chemists.
    • Experience in operating and maintaining analytical equipment and instrumentation.
    • Ability and desire to solve analytical, instrumentation, and software issues.
    • Good interpersonal communication skills.
    • Ability to work with and instruct faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students in the operation of analytical equipment.
    • Willingness to handle hazardous materials safely.
    Preferred Qualifications


    • Good organizational and time management skills.
    • Work independently.
    • Learn new skills and take initiative in areas of responsibility.


    Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Catherine Welder Department Contact Phone Number Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Catherine O.

    Welder, Senior Lecturer Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer

    Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

    We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

    Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

    Background Check


    Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College.

    A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

    Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function Special Instructions to Applicants

    Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy.

    Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.

    For details, please see our policy.

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    Key Accountabilities

    Description

    Instrument Maintenance


    • Upkeep/maintenance/calibration of the NMRs, LC-MSMS, Raman, CD, XRD, AFM, and other departmental spectrometers and instruments. Individual will be trained on unfamiliar instrumentation.
    Percentage Of Time 40% Description

    Installation and maintenance - computing hardware and software


    • Assist researchers with hardware and software installations.
    • Assist researchers with computer/instrumentation interfaces.
    Percentage Of Time 20% Description

    User Training


    • Train new users on departmental spectrometers and instruments.
    • Assist researchers in design of experimentation on departmental spectrometers and instruments.
    Percentage Of Time 15% Description

    Maintain helium recovery system in Chemistry and Physics

    Percentage Of Time 15% Description

    Maintain NMR spectrometer and x-ray diffractometer cryogens


    • Fill liquid nitrogen and helium in the high field NMR spectrometers.
    • Fill liquid nitrogen in x-ray diffractometer cryostat.
    Percentage Of Time 10%

    * Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.
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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents


    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    Optional Documents

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