Grand Valley State University

CLAS Lab Supervisor - Instrument Specialist - Chemistry

Allendale, MI · Full-time

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About the role

The Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor - Instrumentation Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all instrumentation in the Department of Chemistry on the Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University (GVSU).
Additional details about the instruments housed in the GVSU Chemistry department are here: https://www.gvsu.edu/chem/instrumentation-164.htm Other instrumentation will vary as needed by the department.
The Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor - Instrumentation Specialist contributes to the vibrant research, teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration atmosphere of the department.

This is a full-time, 12-month lab support position at GVSU.
Additional responsibilities include the scheduling of instrument time and training and support of faculty, staff, and student scientists on these instruments in research and classroom use.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for area-specific facility usage, safety, and maintenance.
Coordinate the scheduling, access and allocating shared facility resources to maximize utilization and support departmental needs.
Maintain up-to-date inventories of collections, equipment, supplies, and chemicals using the Resource Management System (RMS).
Maintain accurate records of area-specific laboratory equipment cleaning schedules, and maintenance activities.
Organize and maintain storage areas for easy access to supplies and equipment.
Implement and follow EH&S procedures for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
Manage, conduct, and maintain records of regular inspections of teaching lab spaces as well as hazardous waste storage areas according to EH&S policies and procedures.
Support faculty, staff, and students on hazardous chemical and waste management, safety protocols, proper labeling, and emergency procedures.

Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Prepare, set out, maintain and break down required lab materials for lab courses:

Bachelor of Science/Arts in a science-based field required.
Experience working in a chemistry laboratory, safely using chemical reagents, equipment, and glassware.
Experience with instrumentation software and computing systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience working and problem solving with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to prepare information for reports (Word, Excel, Power Point, File Maker).
Experience in analytical chemistry method development.
Experience with diagnosing electrical problems.
Ability to lift and move equipment, as well as transport gas cylinders and Dewars using appropriate dollies.
Experience maintaining NMR and/or MS spectrometers.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Work with faculty and the Student Accessibility Resources office (SAR) to coordinate student accommodation requests.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

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