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<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Analytical Chemist Lab Manager at the University of Michigan Biological Station</b></span></font></div>
<font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The </span></font><a href="http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umbs/" target="_blank"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">University
of Michigan Biological Station</span></font></a><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">
(UMBS) seeks to hire a year round Analytical Chemist to manage a
full-service analytical chemistry laboratory facility at our Douglas
Lake
facility in Pellston, Michigan.</span></font><font><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The
UMBS, established in 1909, is one of the oldest, continuously running
research
field stations in the country. It offers 15-20 credit bearing courses
annually, fosters undergraduate and graduate student research, and hosts
interdisciplinary research on biosphere-climate interactions,
biodiversity, field ecology and organismal biology.</span></font><br><br>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The
Analytical Chemist Lab Manager plays an important
role within the Biological Station community by providing year-round
quality analyses and advice and ensuring the safety of the analytical
laboratory for hundreds of students enrolled in courses, graduate
students and researchers each year.</span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> <br><br></span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Provide
analytical support for on-site students, faculty and researchers.
Sample matrices include soils, plants, water and animal tissue.
Provide critical evaluation of methods and implement new methods as
needed. Prepare and run samples and standards following established
protocols. Manage quality control records of all laboratory
procedures. Ensure all analytical instrumentation is functioning
properly and repair as needed.</span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Serve
as an advisor and consultant to students and research community
regarding experimental design, sample collection and chemical analysis.
Collaborate with UMBS investigators to design and conduct research
projects. Train students to use lab equipment and supervise a summer
laboratory assistant.</span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Work
directly with University of Michigan Department of Occupational Safety
and Environmental Health (OSEH) to ensure compliance with safety
and health inspection of Biological Station laboratory facilities. This
annual inspection focuses on operational and personnel safety
practices, general safety, waste disposal, training and equipment use.
Serve as the designated Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
for the unit. Manage and document the safety training program for all
researchers and students who use the facilities.</span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Departmental Qualifications</b></span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Must
have a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in chemistry or one of
the environmental sciences and 1-3 years related experience. A
working knowledge of flow type analyzers, combustion analyzers and
stable isotope mass specs is required.</span></font></div>
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<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Desired Qualifications</b></span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The
ideal candidate should have strong analytical chemistry skills,
patience, be detail oriented, and able to communicate clearly.</span></font></div>
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<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>How to Apply</b></span></font></div>
<div style><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Applicants must apply through the UM Jobs website at </span></font><a href="http://www.umjobs.org/" target="_blank"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">www.umjobs.org</span></font></a><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">
to job posting number</span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b> 99931 </b>(<a href="http://umjobs.org/job_detail/99931/research_lab_specialist_assoc">http://umjobs.org/job_detail/99931/research_lab_specialist_assoc</a>)<b>.</b></span></font><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> Please include a cover letter as the first page of
your resume. Contact Karie Slavik, UMBS Associate Director with any questions (</span></font><a href="mailto:slavik@umich.edu"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">slavik@umich.edu</span></font></a><font face="Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">
or 734-763-4462).</span></font></div>
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