CLAS Lab Supervisor - Instrument Specialist - Chemistry
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104652
This is a full-time lab support position at GVSU. The Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor - Instrumentation Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all instrumentation in the Department of Chemistry on the Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University (GVSU). This suite of instruments includes mass spectrometers, one 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, one Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), gas and liquid chromatography instruments, and multiple FT-IR spectromers. Additional details about the instruments housed in the GVSU Chemistry department are here: https://www.gvsu.edu/chem/instrumentation-164.htm Other instrumentation will vary as needed by the department. Additional responsibilities include the scheduling of instrument time and training and support of faculty, staff, and student scientists on these instruments in research and classroom use. The Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor - Instrumentation Specialist contributes to the vibrant research, teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration atmosphere of the department.
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $58,312.00, commensurate with experience
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Primary Duties:
Instrumentation
• Ensure that departmental instrumentation is well maintained, calibrated and in working condition. This may require internal maintenance and repair of the instruments and/or working with outside companies to schedule preventative and other maintenance and repair.
• Manage the scheduling of instruments in the department, and leading the training of faculty, staff, and students on the instrumentation to ensure proper instrument usage and safety. The training of students will be in both classroom and research settings.
• Maintain cryogens and compressed gases for necessary instrumentation.
• Serve on Chemistry department's Facilities Committee and assist faculty and staff in the purchase of equipment and consumables related to in-house instrumentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to aid in departmental research efforts, assisting in proper instrument use. Coordinate with faculty and other staff members for use of instrumentation in chemistry laboratory courses.
• Maintain a central repository for all instrumentation software, manuals, and documentation both electronically and physically for communal departmental use. Work with the College IT staff on instrument computer system management.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor of Science/Arts in a science-based field required.
• Three or more years professional experience in the field of instrumental analysis, with experience operating and maintaining instruments of the types listed in the position overview.
• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory, safely using chemical reagents, equipment, and glassware.
• Experience with instrumentation software and computing systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working and problem solving with a minimum of supervision.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to prepare information for reports (Word, Excel, Power Point, File Maker).
• Experience in analytical chemistry method development.
• Experience with diagnosing electrical problems.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, as well as transport gas cylinders and Dewars using appropriate dollies.
• Experience maintaining NMR and/or MS spectrometers.
Working Conditions:
Normal office and lab environments. Some travel and occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
How to Apply:
A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's qualifications, motivation to take this position, and how they would address inclusion in the context of this position, (2) resume (no more than two pages), (3) and contact information for three professional references. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact John Bender (mailto:[email protected]) or Thomas Pentecost (mailto:[email protected]). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:[email protected].
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7331290
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