University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

Mass Spectrometry Research Officer, Chemistry

Saskatoon, SK, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
ResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryCommunication

About the role

  • Primary Purpose: This specialist position has responsibility for enabling research, teaching, and development for all researchers using the Mass Spectrometry (MS) suite of instruments at the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (SSSC).
  • This specialist will be a member of the Department of Chemistry working in partnership with the SSSC.
  • As a specialist in vacuum technology and ion optics, training will be provided to serve as a secondary specialist in the SSSC Surface Science Suite, with an emphasis on X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).

Requirements

  • A minimum of a graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in science or engineering.
  • Several years of experience in research involving mass spectrometry and analytical instrumentation.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software packages relevant to the position as they become available.
  • Strong one-on-one communicator with the ability to discuss projects with various researchers.

Skills

  • Skills in electronics and mechanical systems relevant to mass spectrometry are essential, particularly vacuum technology.

Compensation

  • While this position will work in the SSSC alongside a team of scientists who manage other suites of research instruments, it is expected to be mostly self-directed, independent, and self-sufficient.
  • New situations, challenges and problems arise daily, and they are expected to be solved with minimal supervision.
  • Administrative reporting is formally to the Department Head, although day-to-day reporting will be seconded to the SSSC management.
  • Mass spectrometry research and analytical services are provided daily.
  • This involves performing measurements tailored to researchers' needs, discussing experimental design with researchers, developing scientific methodology for analysis, and training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Mass spectrometry equipment in the undergraduate chemistry laboratories will also be supported as needed.

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