Scientific Analyst , Chemistry & Biochemistry; Part-Time

Scientific Analyst I, Chemistry & Biochemistry (Part-Time)

The University of Arizona's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites you to apply for the role of Scientific Analyst I. In this part-time role, you will contribute to the continued development of high-throughput data acquisition systems for our novel tabletop isotope ratio mass spectrometers. In this position, you will collect and manage large amounts of data and work with our research partners to improve system performance.

You will maintain and update the device's software and firmware, support a complex sensor system (a large array with 1,700+ channels that detect signals), and help move data efficiently. You will also assist with hardware tuning, as well as help test and troubleshoot the machines to make sure they work correctly after updates or when deployed. In this role, you will assist a team of scientists by helping operate, improve, and troubleshoot the isotope ratio mass spectrometer, with a focus on software, electronics, and data handling.

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Duties & Responsibilities
- Under guidance, assists with developing and implementing data acquisition code for established sensor systems to collect, automatically label, and transmit data over a network. Assists with developing and testing hardware improvements for existing systems. Assists with debugging embedded Linux drivers and interface software for instrument protocols. Helps develop and test simulation software and create tools to analyze and visualize data.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in FPGA development, including Xilinx Zynq and Verilog/Vivado. Experience in low-level embedded Linux, including kernel configuration, cross-compilation, U-Boot, and root file system basics. Experience in working with device trees and integrating ADC data interfaces (LVDS/SPI). Experience in C programming for embedded Linux development. Experience in working with the Analog Devices reference HDL flow.

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
- Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week - 12

Job FTE - 0.3

Work Calendar
- Fiscal

Job Category
- Research

Benefits Eligible
- No Benefits

Rate of Pay - $25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type - hourly rate

Grade - 7

Compensation Guidance
- The rate of pay field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The grade range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time.

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Career Stream and Level - PC1

Job Family
- Research & Data Analysis

Job Function
- Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies - 1

Contact Information for Candidates
- Justin Keogh Senior Research Specialist jkeogh

Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume and Cover Letter