Dear AMMRL Steering Committee:
On behalf of Professor Graham Moran(contact info below) from the
Department of Chemistry at Loyola University, I will like to make the
members of the AMMRL community the following opening for an NMR facility
manager.
Resonantly,
Edwin Rivera, P.h.D.
nmroptimus_at_icloud.com
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Job Title LAB MANAGER
Position Number 8100651
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Magnetic Resonance (MR) Manager is responsible for maintaining and
repairing all the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers and the
associated computer network on the Loyola LSC, as well as training of
all students, postdoctoral appointees, technicians and faculty in the
safe and effective operation of the NMR spectrometers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned:
Plans and directs implementation and administration of the Magnetic
Resonance Facility at the Department of Chemistry of Loyola University
Chicago.
Serves as the Departmental NMR expert, is available to the chemists and
biochemists in the Department for consultation regarding the utilization
of modern NMR techniques for the solutions of chemical and biochemical
projects.
Is available for consultation regarding the design and implementation of
NMR experiments for undergraduate pedagogy.
Has direct responsibility for the maintenance, calibration, and repair
of all of the NMR spectrometers and the associated computer network on
LSC.
Instructs students, postdoctoral appointees, technicians, and faculty in
the safe and effective utilization of the NMR Facility, and conducts
regular training sessions on the theory of NMR.
Participates in drafting proposals for funding of magnetic resonance
spectrometers.
Develops, recommends, and monitors expenditures for maintenance, repair,
and replacement of the NMR spectrometers and all other associated
hardware and software.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Master's degree supplemented with 3 - 5 years of related experience in a
research or science lab.
A Ph.D. or highest terminal degree is preferred.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A minimum of a Master's Degree in chemistry or a related field,
thorough theoretical understanding of modern NMR spectroscopy, and
experience in the practical application of modern NMR spectroscopic
techniques is required.
Knowledge of how to adapt pulse sequences to optimize acquisition is
preferred.
A Ph.D. in chemistry or related field is preferred.
Language Ability:
The ability to read and apply the information presented in professional
journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations is
required. The preparation of written reports and procedural manuals
regarding the operation of the NMR spectrometers is required. The
ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
faculty, students, and the general public is also required. Experience
with proposal writing is of benefit.
Computation Ability:
A thorough theoretical and practical understanding of modern NMR
spectroscopy is required. The ability to apply the computational
concepts underpinning modern theoretical and experimental NMR
spectroscopy is also essential.
Reasoning Ability:
The ability to troubleshoot radio frequency and digital components of
NMR systems is required. The ability to utilize modern NMR spectroscopy
for the structural elucidation of chemical and biochemical compounds is
also required.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Although no specific certificates or licenses are required, evidence of
any hardware maintenance certification, and a UNIX Certification would
have a significant impact on achieving on-going professional growth in
this position.
Computer Skills
Experience with software system administration related to the NMR
machines is essential.
Experience with advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets,
and MS PowerPoint is required.
Experience with UNIX or Linux network administration as well as with
UNIX shell scripting is helpful.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 06/07/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Loyola requires <
https://www.luc.edu/coronavirus/#recent_changes> all faculty,
staff, and students to be COVID-19 vaccinated
<
https://www.luc.edu/healthsafetyandwellbeing/covid-19inforesources/vaccineinformation/index.shtml>
along with receiving the COVID-19 Booster vaccine when eligible. An exemption
<
https://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/hr/2021/Vaccination%20Exemption%20Form.pdf> for a
qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
If you are invited for an on-campus interview, you will be required to
provide proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test results no
more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen
test results are acceptable.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20457
<
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/20457>
Lab Motto:
"Viva lo Intermediario"
Graham R Moran
Carl Moore Endowed Chair
Loyola University
Dept of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Flanner Hall, 1068 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Ph:414 940 0059
gmoran3_at_luc.edu <mailto:gmoran3_at_luc.edu>
Received on Sun Oct 02 2022 - 17:44:33 MST