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Instrumentation Specialist
Job in
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49008, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Western Michigan University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Chemistry
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1610P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
1
General Summary
Responsible for the proper use and function of all departmentally owned instrumentation.
Major Duties
- Trains instrument users.
- 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.
- Some relevant experience.
- 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.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: /staff compensation
- 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-staff
- 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.
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