Scientific Research Specialist (Chemistry & Biochemistry)

Department

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of the NMR Facility under the supervision of the Facility Director. The candidate will be involved with lab oversight in ensuring compliance with safety standards and facility policies, conducting routine maintenance, providing basic new user training, recording instrument usage, preparing billing reports, and performing other duties related to the safe and effective operation of the NMR Facility, as assigned by the Facility Director.

Primary Duties Include:

• Working on routine maintenance of all NMR machines in the NMR Facility; this includes the monitoring of cryogen levels (L-He, L-N2), and ensuring delivery and fills of L-He and L-N2 are conducted in a safe and timely manner
• Coordinating with the Department purchasing agent and supply vendor in scheduling L-He deliveries
• Engaging in weekly checks to ensure instrument performance meets specifications, including: line shape, signal-to-noise ratio, shimming file updates, and nuclei tuning and probe matching
• Assisting in running NMR samples for undergraduate education laboratory programs and providing technical support for experiments
• Assisting with and/or running routine NMR samples for internal and external NMR users and performing other relevant duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitoring daily NMR operation statuses such as: variable temperature systems, cryoprobe status, compressed dry air pressure and dew point, room temperature, power supply systems, and O2 monitors
• Verifying NMR tube quality, proper condition of spinners, and smooth operation of sample cases
• Coordinating laboratory cleaning and maintaining orderly and clean lab environment
• Ensuring adequate stock of lab supplies and maintaining accurate laboratory inventory records
• Resolving user scheduling conflicts according to stated use and access policies
• Recording and maintaining instrument logs and collecting user and usage data
• Processing and preparing monthly billing statements in accordance with facility rate schedule and under guidance of Director and Accounting Staff
• Coordinating with Facility Director, Building Manager, supporting staff, and vendors to conduct maintenance or repairs in NMR labs as needed

Qualifications

A bachelors degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: post-high school education may substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position is an effective communicator who is able to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical users. This individual is also well able to independently perform relevant tests, examinations, and procedures, as well as understand and comply with written and oral instructions.

Other preferred skills include the following:

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of how and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment, and materials relevant to NMR functioning
• Ability to utilize blueprints and specifications
• Efficacy with oral and written communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of how and ability to interpret relevant federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, as well as University policies, procedures, principles, and practices

University Information

One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated starting salary for this position is in the high $50,000s.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.