Research Project Manager

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Manager Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SASN - Chemistry Overview

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Chemistry Department of the School of Arts and Sciences (SASN). The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate major and minor programs in chemistry along with graduate training (M.S. and Ph.D.) in a modern facility with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Research Project Manager (Director, Materials Research Instrumentation) in the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Department Chair, and working with an Oversight Committee, this position supervises and maintains single crystal x-ray diffraction and materials research facilities and instrumentation in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences (Departments), including, but not limited to, Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer (SCXRD), Powder X-Ray Diffractometer (PXRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), instrumentation of the Polymer and Nanomaterials Characterization Facility (polu

RUN), currently compromising a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Rheometer, and Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), such as X-ray absorption and X-ray fluorescence instruments, and other instruments used for research and in graduate and undergraduate classes.

* This position is responsible for and not limited to the following.

* Providing technical services and assisting researchers with highly specialized, complex scientific equipment and instrumentation.

* Supporting research and providing oversight and quality control.

* Training students, postdoctoral personnel, and other research participants in the use of laboratory instruments.

* Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) and students with setting up advanced experiments.

* Planning and acquiring data for advanced experiments.

* Obtaining data in conjunction with undergraduate laboratory courses.

* Ensuring that instruments are functioning effectively and proposing and implementing solutions for maintenance and repair, establishing and maintaining data backup solutions, and remote data access.

* Contributing to grant proposals for new instrumentation.

* Setting up new equipment, developing relevant protocols, and overseeing and enforcing safety and cleanliness for the facilities.

* Maintaining equipment and primary contact with vendors and the University for all equipment issues.

* Performing research measurements for collaborators and guest users and
• Maintaining appropriate records and logbooks.

* Coordinating with relevant Department staff for invoicing supplies, equipment, and user fees.

* Serving as liaison to Departments and Facilities on facility and equipment issues.

* Maintaining currency in technical development and relevant scientific literature.

* Participating in manufacturer workshops and webinars.

* Planning and establishing goals and objectives, strategic measures, developing and interpreting policies and procedures for the purpose of effectively and efficiently managing equipment and resources.

* Completing work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results.

* Performing professional work that requires specialized knowledge of scientific areas and equipment supported and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, terminology, and applied bases in these areas.

* Work is performed in a manner that furthers the mission of the Oversight Committee, Departments, SASN, and RU-N, and contributes to research productivity and strategic goals.

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The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits…