Research Associate- Chemistry

Essential functions (job duties):

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate
- Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Implement new methodologies and techniques to maintain a collaborative competitive research program using the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Lumigen Instrument Center (LIC), Wayne State University as well as train users and oversee day-to-day user needs. This approach will promote maximum research productivity.

Manage the implementation of targeted analyses and other operational activities of the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory. Specifically, the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory has three - triple quadrupole instruments to be managed.

Train students and post docs as well as other individuals (including GRA’s assigned specific operational duties) to run the triple quadrupole mass spectrometer in a safe, effective, scientifically-sound manner

Establish a training procedure/course for users who wish to run their own targeted analysis.

Manage and assure that ALL OEHS safety requirements are met by ALL users.

Provide on-going expertise for trouble-shooting and maintenance and repair of triple quadrupole mass spectrometers. Assist in promoting the LIC’s capabilities to attract increased use from the University and regional scientific communities.

Provide internal management reports as needed. Assist in maintaining a collaborative database (resource Manager, or its ILAB replacement) to ensure accurate usage and accounting records. Asist in providing a wide variety of statistical and administrative reports and analysis, summaries, surveys, and questionnaires regarding the triple quadrupole usage and users.

Perform other related work as assigned.

Degree requirements:
Ph.D.

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

H1205 - Chemistry

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Research

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

• Number of openings: 1

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