Official Job Title : Professional Technician II
Working Title : NMR Manager and Research Support
Division : Research
Department : Office of Research Administration
Bargaining Unit Status : AFT
FLSA SATUS : Exempt
REPORTS TO : Works under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Research Administration with delegation for daily oversight to the Chairperson of the Chemistry Department or his / her designee.
Supervises : N / A
Summary Purpose of the Position : Work in and provide hands-on support of all laboratory and studio spaces with faculty, students and staff to assist with compliance, maintenance and operations. The new hire will particularly support the operation and maintenance of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility at Chemistry Department, other core facilities and shared research equipment. The new hire will liaison and receive guidance from the Chair of Chemistry Department, Director of Environmental Health and Safety & Senior Biosafety Officer, the University Compliance Officer and the Director of University Facilities regarding the functioning of the NMR facility, all research laboratories and studio spaces. The new hire also will work closely with faculty, administrators, and university leadership, providing them with hands-on support to see that all laboratories and studios are working in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to the Center for Disease Control's Select Agent Rules, OSHA regulations and NIH regulations regarding the care and treatment of animals.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION : Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field with 3 years of relevant research experience or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE : Significant experience in the use and maintenance of NMR facilities.
OTHER : N / A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
This position requires a background check (including criminal history & credit check). Position requires SRA approval.
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits :
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the . on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.