Manager, nuclear magnetic resonance facility - department of chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa is recruiting a Manager for our multi-user core Nuclear Magnetic Resonance facility. The position is a full-time (12-month), staff appointment in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will oversee use and maintenance of the Department’s solid-state and solution NMR instruments and will be responsible for organizing user access and billing, training and assisting a broad user base of postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate student users, participating in collaborative research with faculty and working with local industry.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a strong technical background in NMR spectroscopy and a proactive approach to facility management. Prior experience with magnetic resonance instruments that include troubleshooting at the board level, Linux administration and networking is expected. Applicants with prior experience using and managing NMR instrumentation in teaching and research settings are encouraged to apply.

This position not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Position is 100% on-site on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of safety in the facility, ensuring that procedures regarding high magnetic fields and safe handling of chemicals are in place and strictly adhered to by any facility users.
• Maintain, operate, and calibrate NMR instrumentation. This includes scheduling cryogen deliveries, weekly liquid nitrogen fills, and liquid helium fills.
• Optimize instrument performance through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
• Supervise the resolution of ongoing equipment/experimental issues.
• Manage facility support, including mentoring and supervising graduate student staff.
• Manage the online booking/billing system to schedule appointments and coordinate instrumental access to users of the facility.
• Prepare user guides and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the NMR equipment.
• Provide research support and expertise to researchers at the University of Iowa, as well as other universities and industry customers.
• Provide experimental strategy and support for NMR users with a wide range of research needs, including the design and implementation of specialized NMR experiments.
• Provide support for instruction and laboratory courses by training course TAs, developing instructional materials/modules for advanced NMR techniques, and maintaining the instructional NMR spectrometer.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new technologies and capabilities in NMR technology.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Education Required

PhD in chemistry or closely related field with the ability to translate, adapt, and apply scientific knowledge appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience working with NMR spectrometers with extensive knowledge of NMR techniques for chemistry and experiment implementation in chemistry applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge and proven ability to operate and troubleshoot NMR software, hardware, and instrumentation, including maintaining and repairing the NMR spectrometers.
• Working knowledge and training in providing safe magnet cryogen fills using liquid nitrogen and helium. Knowledge of safety procedures for NMR superconducting magnets and scientific equipment.
• Expertise to guide users through the development and implementation of complex methods/analyses and the interpretation of resultant data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory skills, including the fostering of effective teams and the development of positive working relationships.
• Experience with basic website development and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with electronics instruments (e.g., voltmeter, oscilloscope).
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a professional manner.

Position and Application Details

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26005888.

Pay Level 7A

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

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