<div dir="ltr"><br clear="all"><div><span style="font-size:13px">Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 10:55:42 -0400</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">From: =?windows-1252?Q?Amber_</span><span style="font-size:13px">Hardison?= <</span><a href="mailto:amber.hardison@UTEXAS.EDU" style="font-size:13px">amber.hardison@UTEXAS.EDU</a><span style="font-size:13px">></span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Subject: Job Posting for Rsch Scientist Assoc IV (Lab Manager for Core Analytical Facilities)</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute in Port Arans=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">as,</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Texas has an opening for a Research Scientist Associate IV (Lab Manager f=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">or</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Core Analytical Facilities) =96 Posting # 15-03-31-01-4208</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(</span><a href="https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/150331014208" target="_blank" style="font-size:13px">https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/150331014208</a><span style="font-size:13px">)</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Salary range starting at $55,000/yr depending on qualifications</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">40 hours per week</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Position begins </span><span class="" tabindex="0" style="font-size:13px"><span class="">September 1, 2015</span></span><span style="font-size:13px">=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Purpose of the position: To serve as analytical chemist and manager for a=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">state-of-the-art analytical instrument facility at the University of Texa=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">s</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">at Austin Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. Responsible f=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">or</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">overseeing all aspects of scheduling, operating and maintaining core</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">analytical instrumentation and training other users.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Essential Functions:</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(1) Provide direction, supervise, operate and maintain institutional core=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">analytical laboratory including setup, calibration, quality control, and</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">routine sample analysis. Equipment in the core laboratory includes two</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">isotope ratio mass spectrometers, an elemental analyzer, a total organic</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">carbon/total nitrogen analyzer, and planned tandem mass spectrometer. The=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">lab manager will also oversee shared instrumentation in other laboratorie=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">s</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">on campus. 40%</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(2) Provide training to certify user competency for instrument use.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Development and review of quality assurance plan and control procedures</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">including a scheduling system for user access to instruments. Development=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">and refining of new methodologies for unique marine samples. Development =</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">and</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">review of laboratory health and safety plans, hazard communication.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Budgeting, ordering and inventory of expendable and durable laboratory</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">supplies required for core laboratory. 30%</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(3) Collaborate as co-principal investigator with faculty, postdoctoral</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">students and other scientific staff in the development of research propos=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">als</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">that require core instrument data, methods development and/or sample</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">analysis. Maintain accurate records, backups and filing system for all da=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ta</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">and QC. Insure accurate entry or transfer of data into LIMS including</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">linking of GC data system. 20%</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(4) Serve as analytical chemistry expert and resource for communications</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">between funding agencies and the research unit. 10%</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Marginal/Incidental functions: Other related functions as assigned.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver'=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">s</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Required qualifications: Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry or related</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">field and two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and qual=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ity</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">control for analytical instruments such as those described in the essenti=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">al</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">functions. Alternatively, a master's degree in analytical chemistry or</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">related field and four years of experience as stated above.=20=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Position requires a high degree of organizational and communication skill=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">;</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">and experience training others in instrumental analysis; writing clear</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">operational protocols and procedures; instrument trouble shooting; managi=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ng</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">sample inventories; and compliance with laboratory safety.</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Preferred qualifications: Experience as a supervisor in a mass spectromet=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ry</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">core facility setting or other laboratory environment with demonstrated</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">success in lab management and scientific output. Experience teaching staf=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">f</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">or students in the use of mass spectrometry instrumentation and analysis.=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Working conditions: May work in extreme temperatures May work around</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">chemical fumes May work around standard office conditions May work around=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">biohazards May work around chemicals May work around electrical and</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">mechanical hazards Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">manual dexterity Lifting and moving.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) unde=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">r</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">consideration for this position.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Tex=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">as</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">(TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at le=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ast</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">135 days in length.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">commitment to diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will rece=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">ive</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. (Compliant wi=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">th</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">the new VEVRAA and Section 503 Rules)=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorizatio=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">n</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later tha=</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">n</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of</span><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">employment at the university.=20</span><br style="font-size:13px"><br style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-size:13px">To apply: </span><a href="https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/150331014208=20=" target="_blank" style="font-size:13px">https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/150331014208=20=</a><br style="font-size:13px"></div><div class="gmail_signature"><br><br></div>
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