Instrumentation Specialist

Position Details

Posting Summary

College College Of Arts And Sciences Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department Chemistry

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1610P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade F Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary

Responsible for the proper use and function of all departmentally owned instrumentation.

Major Duties

• Trains instrument users.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and validation of instruments. Conducts troubleshooting and repair of failed instruments.
• Purchases and controls inventory of liquified and compressed gases, supplies, and parts.
• Participates in department and committee meetings and strategic planning.
• Assists with data collection and analysis for research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Some relevant experience.
• Practical application experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and financial management abilities.
• Capable of adapting to various computer systems and software platforms.
• Fundamental understanding of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to manipulative small parts and components..

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in an environment with exposure to somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have some relevant experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have practical application experience with analytical instrumentation?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have strong problem-solving, time management, and financial management abilities?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you capable of adapting to various computer systems and software platforms?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have fundamental understanding of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography techniques?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to manipulative small parts and components?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other