What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Specialist position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Chemistry
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S695P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Maintains and supports major instrumentation facilities. Ensures availability of scientific equipment for instruction and research.
Major Duties
- Performs routine maintenance tasks, calibration procedures, and instrument validations to ensure accuracy and reliability in analytical measurements.
- Identifies instrument malfunctions or failures. Implements effective repair solutions to minimize downtime and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Provides comprehensive training to users on the proper operation and maintenance of analytical instruments, ensuring that all personnel are proficient in instrument utilization and safety protocols.
- Manages the procurement, inventory, and distribution of liquified and compressed gases, supplies, and spare parts necessary for instrument operation.
- Collaborates with research teams, and assists in data collection and analysis activities, to support various research projects and experiments.
- Participates in departmental meetings and contributes insights to strategic planning discussions, providing valuable input on equipment needs, maintenance schedules, and resource allocation.
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 fiscal management abilities.
- Capable of adapting to various computer systems and software platforms.
- Fundamental understanding of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography techniques.
- Ability to manipulate small parts and components.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work with students and faculty to find creative solutions to their analytical needs.
- Operational experience and knowledge of routine maintenance performance validation of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography.
- Experience with independent research, publication, and teaching.
- Experience managing budgets and reconciling accounts.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
- 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, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Moderate work: occasionally working in difficult position and/or with physical demands such as continuously lifting/moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
- Work is performed in an environment with some exposure to hazardous conditions. There is regular use of chemicals, solvents, and caustic solutions.
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