Instrumentation Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College Of Arts And Sciences

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Posting Number

Posting Number S1610P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade F

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Responsible for the proper use and function of all departmentally owned instrumentation.

• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and validation of instruments. Conducts troubleshooting and repair of failed instruments.
• Purchases and controls inventory of liquified and compressed gases, supplies, and parts.
• Participates in department and committee meetings and strategic planning.
• Assists with data collection and analysis for research.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Practical application experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and financial 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 manipulative small parts and components.

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• 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, go to:
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• Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in an environment with exposure to somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have some relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have practical application experience with analytical instrumentation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong problem-solving, time management, and financial management abilities?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you capable of adapting to various computer systems and software platforms?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have fundamental understanding of optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and chromatography techniques?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to manipulative small parts and components?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.