Instrumentation Specialist
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Instrumentation Specialist
| Please see Special Instructions for more details.
External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Position Details
Posting Summary
College College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Chemistry
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1610P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type ExemptSalaried
Pay Grade F
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay ismensurate with qualifications and experience,bined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary Responsible for the proper use and function of all departmentally owned instrumentation.
Major Duties Trains instrument users.
Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and validation of instruments. Conducts troubleshooting and repair of failed instruments.
Purchases and controls inventory of liquified andpressed gases, supplies, and parts.
Participates in department andmittee meetings and strategic planning.
Assists with data collection and analysis for research.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Some relevant experience.
Practical application experience with analytical instrumentation.
Strong problem-solving, time management, and financial management abilities.
Capable of adapting to variousputer systems and software platforms.
Fundamental understanding of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography techniques.
Desired Qualifications Ability to manipulative small parts andponents..
Special Instructions to Applicants External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Additional Position Information Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: wmichhrstafpensation.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: wmichhrenrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
Work is performed in an environment with exposure to somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.