Instrumentation Manager

Instrumentation Manager

Regular

SA45124

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$74,000-$80,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Lab Operations and Dean of Schmid College, this position will work with faculty, PIs, instructors, and laboratory technicians to maintain, update, and oversee the use of major laboratory instrumentation for Schmid College. This Individual will develop programs for the upkeep and training for laboratory instrumentation. Perform skilled technical work related to preparing and maintaining materials, supplies, and equipment for instructional science laboratories. Maintains instruments, including basic maintenance and coordination of vendors needed for serious repairs.

• Instructional and Research Instrumentation Maintenance and Use Management
• Perform basic maintenance on instructional instrumentation and coordinate service for major repairs and updates to instruments when needed. Perform routine maintenance on microscopes as required to keep them running at optimal performance and use.
• Develop a maintenance program for all major teaching and research instrumentation in the college and ensure that this program is communicated to and followed by users.
• Develop and maintain all instrumentation scheduling and training of faculty, staff, and students in the proper use of new and existing instruments using iLab, Agilent Calendar Reservation System.
• Equipment and instrument training as requested.
• Train faculty, staff, and students on use of advanced microscopes (SEM, AFM, Confocal, Fluorescence) housed in the Keck Center.
• Assist faculty in design and execution of image acquisition for research purposes.
• Oversee and assist faculty and technical staff in the inquiry regarding, selection of, and purchase of new instrumentation for instructional and research laboratories.
• Research and submit orders using PeopleSoft for supplies that will be needed to keep instruments running properly and effectively and that will be used with instruments in instructional and research labs.
• Oversee the installation of and coordinate initial training with faculty and staff for newly acquired instrumentation and equipment.
• Act as the main point of contact for the college for instrument companies and their representatives regarding sales, instrument demonstrations, service contract renewal and
• service visits.
• Coordinate with Research and Facilities Manager regarding physical needs for laboratory instrumentation such as utilities and space repurposing.
• Hire and train student workers or additional staff as growth and funds permit to assist in basic maintenance and image acquisition.
• NMR maintenance: Fill with liquid Nitrogen every 7-10 days. Liquid Helium every 5-7 months.
• Instructional and Research Support and Planning
• Develop advanced microscopy modules/experiments that can be incorporated into appropriate lab courses.
• Develop and implement a sustainable microscopy use and education program accessible to all Chapman students and faculty.
• Work with laboratory, course instructors and technical staff in planning, updating, and developing new and existing laboratory experiments where instrumentation is used
• Assist faculty in troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance of research instrumentation and coordination of service visits.
• Work with and assist faculty regarding method development for research instrumentation and advanced microscopy.
• Engages with the Deans of Schmid to plan future growth and direction of microscopy facilities and instrumentation needs.
• Outside User and Contract Work Support
• Assist in working with the office of research to ensure that the use of instruments by outside users meets regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, biology, or closely related discipline.
• Coursework involving theory behind and use of common instrumentation in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and/or biology.
• Understanding of how instrumentation is used in instructional undergraduate science laboratories.
• Ability to research, understand and apply modern trends in instrumentation use for undergraduate science education and communicate findings to appropriate faculty.
• Familiarity regarding instrument operation for NMR, GC, MS, FTIR, HPLC, atomic absorption, and Fluorescence spectroscopy with relevant knowledge in instrumentation, installation and maintenance.
• 2 years' experience in either an academic or industrial setting performing maintenance, upkeep, and basic repair for some or all of the instruments previously listed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with multiple faculty and technical staff on different projects to meet multiple deadlines regarding instrument maintenance, repair, and instruction.
• Ability and desire to attend workshops and training regarding instrument operation, maintenance, repair, and new instrumentation methods.
• Highly organized and able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form

• Master's or PHD in physics, chemistry, biology, or closely related discipline.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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