Friends,
We are looking for a Facility Manager to come join the team at WashU (in St. Louis, Missouri). Please see ad information which appears below. Questions can be directed to Dr. Rachel Dunn.
NMR Facility Manager Position Available
The Chemistry Department of Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Facility Manager for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility. The Facility supports teaching and research, providing instrumentation and analytical resources to faculty and students within Washington University, and to the broader St. Louis region research community. The NMR Facility, a Core Research Facility at Washington University, supports five NMR and one EPR spectrometer, and serves over 100 users annually spanning more than forty research labs/organizations.
The NMR Facility Manager is responsible for:
* Directing the General Operations of the Facility, including serving as a consultant and expert on NMR spectroscopy and data analysis, managing the day-to-day operations of the facility, installation and maintenance of systems and equipment, writing requests for new instrumentation and equipment, training all users, and implementing and enforcing safety and compliance considerations.
* Supporting Research by providing expert consultation in experiment design and interpretation of data, developing and implementing advanced techniques in spectroscopy, and collaborating with PIs in writing of publications for scientific journals.
* Supporting Teaching by designing experiments and collecting data in support of several undergraduate and graduate courses, guest-lecturing for courses in spectroscopy and analytical chemistry, and consulting with students during office hours in support of said courses.
* Financial Management for the Facility, including developing the annual budget for the facility, assessing and submitting detailed monthly bills to users, managing the fiscal year close-out process, ensuring the facility recovers all its costs, and determining the user fee schedule based on an annual financial analysis of the facility.
A PhD in Chemistry or a related field, with specialization in NMR spectroscopy is required for the position. At least five years' experience managing or assistant in operations of a similar NMR laboratory or facility is preferred. Other critical skills and expertise for this position include significant electronics experience including the diagnosis of problems and repairs, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an aptitude for financial management and organization.
Washington University is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment and to the principles that promote inclusive practices. The Chemistry Department fully supports the University's commitment and is dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving the university community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, protected veteran or disability status.
Please submit CV or resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation by June 24, 2016 at
https://jobs/wustl.edu , Job ID 33742. Letters of recommendation may be sent to rachel.dunn_at_wustl.edu<mailto:rachel.dunn_at_wustl.edu>.
Rachel Dunn, PhD
Administrative Officer
Chemistry Department
Washington University in St. Louis
Campus Box 1134
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
rachel.dunn_at_wustl.edu<mailto:rachel.dunn_at_wustl.edu>
314-935-6521
www.chemistry.wustl.edu<
http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu>
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Sophia E. Hayes
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Washington University, 1 Brookings Dr., St. Louis, MO 63130
Office location: 407 McMillen Lab Bldg.
Tel (314) 935-4624
Email: hayes_at_wustl.edu
Received on Tue Jun 07 2016 - 09:06:06 MST