Technical Manager URNANO

Location: City of Rochester

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Job Location (Full Address):220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:210959 URNano

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 113

Compensation Range:$77,216.00 - $The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical operations, directs research and training, and leads efforts to advance highly specialized scientific equipment and facilities within the University of Rochester Integrated Nanosystems Center.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The candidate will independently perform complex laboratory tasks, including planning and conducting of complete projects of limited scope and or a portion of a larger and more diverse project led by UR PIs.Candidate must have a working knowledge of state-of-the-art scanning electron microscopes (SEM), electron spectroscopy (i.e. EDS), focused ion beam (FIB) preparation of samples, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), physical vapor deposition tools, reactive ion (plasma) processing, wafer scale silicon and associated oxide processing, soft/hard contact lithography and wet chemical processing.

Details of related vacuum systems and associated mechanical designs should be appreciated and understood. The candidate will be required to work in an environmentally controlled area (cleanroom) for long periods of time.

The candidate will be able to work for competing industrial and university researchers while maintaining confidentiality of processes and concepts between groups. Knowledge of Intellectual property law and guidelines is a plus.

The candidate will interface as a primary trainer and mentor for complex laboratory processes for students (undergrad and graduate), faculty, staff and corporate users. The candidate will have both classroom and laboratory teaching duties related to microscopy and nanotechnology.

Provides engineering services in support of engineering and physical science research activities, encompassing sample characterization, mechanical, electrical, computer, or electronic design, systems analysis, feasibility analysis, instrumentation design, etc., the solution of engineering problems, the development of engineering projects and the supervision of fabrication.

A successful candidate will have:

Three or more years of experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space and equipment in a research or educational setting.

Three or more years of experience with the operation and use of electron microscopes and associated sample preparation and characterization.

The ability to design and properly perform all phases of set-up, operation, and repair of complex research and instructional equipment related to electron microscopy instrumentation and ancillary equipment such as specimen preparation equipment.

The ability to apply advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and methods related to the laboratory operation, performance

The ability to investigate, devise and help carry out plans for continual renovation and upgrade of equipment and laboratory facilities, including potential new equipment acquisitions to advance the research capabilities of the facility

The ability to develop and perform complex mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic troubleshooting using technical expertise and experience

The ability to develop, adapt, apply, and exploit the technical capabilities of the laboratory equipment for instructional endeavors

The ability to provide expert technical advice, mentoring, and training for professional and technical staff, and students and faculty for the completion of safe and effective research, tasks, and endeavors

The ability to communicate clearly

The ability to maintain accurate, detailed records

The ability to establish and maintain system of data recording, storage and transfer with relevant PIsThe ability to create an inclusive environment and work with a diverse population

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general guidance and with latitude for exercising independent technical judgment, performs research related activities limited in scope and complexity in a specialized field. Responsibilities include most or all of the following, as well as other related duties:

Works independently with only occasional suggestions in modifying, varying or adapting…