Research Project Manager
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark New Jersey a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Manager (Director Materials Research Instrumentation) in the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Department Chair and working with an Oversight Committee this position supervises and maintains single crystal x-ray diffraction and materials research facilities and instrumentation in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences (Departments) including but not limited to Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer ( SCXRD ) Powder X-Ray Diffractometer ( PXRD ) Scanning Electron Microscope ( SEM ) instrumentation of the Polymer and Nanomaterials Characterization Facility (poluRUN) currently compromising a Differential Scanning Calorimeter ( DSC ) Thermogravimetric Analyzer ( TGA ) Rheometer and Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer ( DMA ) such as X-ray absorption and X-ray fluorescence instruments and other instruments used for research and in graduate and undergraduate classes. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following. Providing technical services and assisting researchers with highly specialized complex scientific equipment and instrumentation. Supporting research and providing oversight and quality control. Training students postdoctoral personnel and other research participants in the use of laboratory instruments. Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) and students with setting up advanced experiments. Planning and acquiring data for advanced experiments. Obtaining data in conjunction with undergraduate laboratory courses. Ensuring that instruments are functioning effectively and proposing and implementing solutions for maintenance and repair establishing and maintaining data backup solutions and remote data access. Contributing to grant proposals for new instrumentation. Setting up new equipment developing relevant protocols and overseeing and enforcing safety and cleanliness for the facilities. Maintaining equipment and primary contact with vendors and the University for all equipment issues. Performing research measurements for collaborators and guest users and Maintaining appropriate records and logbooks. Coordinating with relevant Department staff for invoicing supplies equipment and user fees. Serving as liaison to Departments and Facilities on facility and equipment issues. Maintaining currency in technical development and relevant scientific literature. Participating in manufacturer workshops and webinars. Planning and establishing goals and objectives strategic measures developing and interpreting policies and procedures for the purpose of effectively and efficiently managing equipment and resources. Completing work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Performing professional work that requires specialized knowledge of scientific areas and equipment supported and a solid understanding use and application of concepts theories principles terminology and applied bases in these areas. Work is performed in a manner that furthers the mission of the Oversight Committee Departments SASN and RU-N and contributes to research productivity and strategic goals.
Overview
Rutgers University-Newark an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark New Jersey a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Chemistry Department of the School of Arts and Sciences ( SASN ). The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate major and minor programs in chemistry along with graduate training (M.S. and Ph.D.) in a modern facility with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred. Handson experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy ( SEM ) preferred.
Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark New Jersey a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Manager (Director Materials Research Instrumentation) in the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Department Chair and working with an Oversight Committee this position supervises and maintains single crystal x-ray diffraction and materials research facilities and instrumentation in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences (Departments) including but not limited to Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer ( SCXRD ) Powder X-Ray Diffractometer ( PXRD ) Scanning Electron Microscope ( SEM ) instrumentation of the Polymer and Nanomaterials Characterization Facility (poluRUN) currently compromising a Differential Scanning Calorimeter ( DSC ) Thermogravimetric Analyzer ( TGA ) Rheometer and Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer ( DMA ) such as X-ray absorption and X-ray fluorescence instruments and other instruments used for research and in graduate and undergraduate classes. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following. Providing technical services and assisting researchers with highly specialized complex scientific equipment and instrumentation. Supporting research and providing oversight and quality control. Training students postdoctoral personnel and other research participants in the use of laboratory instruments. Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) and students with setting up advanced experiments. Planning and acquiring data for advanced experiments. Obtaining data in conjunction with undergraduate laboratory courses. Ensuring that instruments are functioning effectively and proposing and implementing solutions for maintenance and repair establishing and maintaining data backup solutions and remote data access. Contributing to grant proposals for new instrumentation. Setting up new equipment developing relevant protocols and overseeing and enforcing safety and cleanliness for the facilities. Maintaining equipment and primary contact with vendors and the University for all equipment issues. Performing research measurements for collaborators and guest users and Maintaining appropriate records and logbooks. Coordinating with relevant Department staff for invoicing supplies equipment and user fees. Serving as liaison to Departments and Facilities on facility and equipment issues. Maintaining currency in technical development and relevant scientific literature. Participating in manufacturer workshops and webinars. Planning and establishing goals and objectives strategic measures developing and interpreting policies and procedures for the purpose of effectively and efficiently managing equipment and resources. Completing work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Performing professional work that requires specialized knowledge of scientific areas and equipment supported and a solid understanding use and application of concepts theories principles terminology and applied bases in these areas. Work is performed in a manner that furthers the mission of the Oversight Committee Departments SASN and RU-N and contributes to research productivity and strategic goals.
Overview
Rutgers University-Newark an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark New Jersey a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Chemistry Department of the School of Arts and Sciences ( SASN ). The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate major and minor programs in chemistry along with graduate training (M.S. and Ph.D.) in a modern facility with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred. Handson experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy ( SEM ) preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Spss
- Clinical Research
- Data Collection
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Survey Design
- Qualitative Research
- Market Research
- Research & Development
- Project Coordination
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
