Research Associate Job at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 49931
22312RP
Department: Chemistry
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Research
Department: Chemistry
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.
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.
- PhD in Chemistry or closely related field
- 3 Years of laboratory research experience
- 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required University Training:
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Employee Safety Overview
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Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
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Annual Data Security Training
- Annual Title IX Training
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.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. This is not an E-Verified Position.
- Full Consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before March 13, 2023
Advertised: 07 Mar 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
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