What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - BioLaunch Core Instrumentation position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Description
Split position - 75% Administrative Professional, Director of BioLaunch Core Instrumentation research lab; 25% Faculty, Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences.
The target salary offer for this position is $79,650.00 annually. Final salary offer will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
Examples of Duties
- Assist in the recruitment and hiring of personnel in support of BIOLAUNCH Core Instrumentation.
- Supervise personnel running samples and maintaining instruments in the BIOLAUNCH.
- Identify professional development and training opportunities related to the BIOLAUNCH Core Instrumentation personnel.
- Ensure safe operation of the BIOLAUNCH Core instrumentation and maintain safety training records for personnel.
- Provide ongoing feedback on personnel performance and conduct annual performance evaluations.
- Coordinate and participate in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the BIOLAUNCH Core instrumentation.
- Communicate information regarding the BIOLAUNCH Core instrument needs to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR)
- Collect information necessary to track and bill samples run on the BIOLAUNCH Core instrumentation.
- Order laboratory supplies and consumables needed for the operation of the BIOLAUNCH Core instruments, maintaining records necessary for proper documentation and accounting.
- Maintain state EPA and OSHA safety standards related to chemical storage and the disposal of hazardous chemical waste and keep appropriate records including current chemical inventory and safety data sheets.
- Support BIOLAUNCH project development involving core instrumentation, as appropriate.
- Set the scientific direction and the operational priorities for the Mass Spectrometry Core.
- Oversee/direct collaborative projects within the Mass Spectrometry Core including advising instrument selection, research methodologies, and method development.
- Provide instruction and mentorship to on-campus Mass Spectrometry Core users concerning sample preparation and the operation of mass spectrometry instrumentation, as appropriate.
- Provide research support for grant funded projects and assist faculty and students to obtain and interpret data for grant proposals and manuscripts.
- Engage in BIOLAUNCH outreach and support regional economic development.
- Schedule educational tours of BIOLAUNCH as requested.
- Participate in proposal development and submission.
- Prepare technical reports and give presentations, as needed.
- Arrange opportunities for student training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Remaining 0.25 FTE will be NTT Assistant Professor of Practice - Chemistry & Biochemistry overseeing three lecture and laboratory courses (one course per semester).
- provide support for undergraduate courses involving mass spectrometry.
- advise, as needed, on the repair and replacement of instruments in teaching laboratories.
Qualifications
- PhD level education, with at least 10 years of experience in an academic/research setting.
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with MALDI Time-of-Flight and Electrospray Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry for small molecule and protein analysis, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry for small molecule analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry for trace metal analysis, and Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry for C, N, H, and O analysis.
- At least 5 years experience in instrument maintenance and repair across multiple instrument platforms.
- At least 5 years experience working with and supervising staff, graduate, and/or undergraduate students.
- Demonstrated expertise in tracking and billing analyses and other activities performed in a university research laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, management, and mentorship skills.
- Demonstrated participation in developing and submitting funding proposals, technical reports, and research papers.
- Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative), time management, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD level education in Analytical Chemistry is preferred.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, a current CV, official transcripts, and three professional references.
Contact: Holly Sparkman, hsparkman@siu.edu
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/Salary : $79,650
