Engineer in Research - LNF User Services

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Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future.

The Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) at Michigan Engineering is a 24/7 shared user facility that provides access to advanced micro- and nano-fabrication equipment and expertise.

You will report to the LNF Director of User Services and be primarily responsible for wet chemical process support. Specific duties and responsibilities of the position are listed below:

• Support wet chemistry processes, including process development, characterization and quality control
• Train and mentor LNF users on wet bench processing procedures and equipment
• Assist with training on other equipment and process technologies
• Provide support for processing services provided to remote users
• Write and update detailed equipment and process procedures and documentation
• Manage and maintain the LNF chemical inventory
• Help develop proper clean room safety protocols in the handling of hazardous materials, standard practices, and disciplinary procedures
• Participate in Emergency Response Team training sessions and responses, and voluntary on-call rotation

Your duties will also include:

• Occasionally assisting other team members with troubleshooting and maintenance of wet processing equipment, including possible plumbing and electrical work
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with peer facilities to coordinate collaborations and share best known methods
• Exhibiting and mandating safe working and housekeeping practices and supporting other team-wide efforts as needed
• Fostering teamwork and participating in team-building activities
• Other tasks as needed to support the LNF's mission

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 or more years of hands-on experience.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.