Director of Instrumentation

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 66270 - 80620

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lehigh Universitys Department of Chemistry invites applications for a distinguished Director of Instrumentation position to lead our comprehensive shared instrumentation facility and advance our research enterprise.

The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight and technical leadership for our sophisticated analytical infrastructure including high-field NMR systems MALDI LC-MS FT-IR UV-VIS GC HPLC and specialized research instruments. Core responsibilities encompass facility management preventive maintenance protocols cryogen management (liquid He and N2) technical consultation and comprehensive user training programs. The Director will also serve on or chair the departments Facilities Instrumentation and Safety Committee and may act as the departments safety officer and Mudd Building Point of Contact.

Position Number:S85380

This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66270-$80620 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Sets instrument usage policies
Acts as system manager for various computer systems
Monitors instrument usage
Trains Students Post-Doctoral Associates Faculty and sometimes outside users on proper instrument usage
Informs instrument users of policies as needed
Enforces policies and proper instrument usage as needed
Helps users interpret data obtained in the facility
Counsels users on experiment design and implementation
Suggests alternative analysis techniques
Helps faculty members with selection of new instruments including writing of proposals
Discuss alternative data interpretation with users
Diagnoses instrument failures
Repair and/or interface with vendors to facilitate repair of malfunctioning instruments
Analyzes electronic schematics to help in failure diagnosis
Orders routine supplies as needed
Fills cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen) for superconduction magnets on a routine schedule
Acts as liaison with vendors for site preparation and installation
Discuss required environment with facilities services and monitors progress of any required renovations
Discusses all aspects of instrument acquisition and installation with interested personnel
Manages special projects as directed by the Chairperson
May serve on or chair the Departments Facilities Instrumentation and Safety Committee
May act as the Departments Safety Officer and/or serve as the Mudd Building Point of Contact

Qualifications:

Masters Degree n Chemistry or related field; Doctoral Degree preferred
Three to five years of related work experience
Five or more years of related experience in a chemistry instrumentation lab may be a substitute depending on type of experience
Knowledge of cryogenic systems and laboratory safety standards
Proven technical proficiency in instrument maintenance troubleshooting and safety protocols
Strong leadership capabilities with experience in training and mentoring researchers
Demonstrated expertise in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry operations

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

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