Dear All,
Please disseminate the below job ad to interested and qualified parties.
Applicants need to apply directly on the jobs website of UC Berkeley:
https://hrw-vip-prod.is.berkeley.edu/psp/JOBSPROD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=19163&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
Thanks,
Chris Canlas
NMR Facility
College of Chemistry
UC Berkeley
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Title: NMR Specialist, College of Chemistry (9612C) #19163 ID #:
19163 Department: CDCDN Location: CAMPUS Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
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About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is one of
the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868,
Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled
intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States
and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and
acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very
special place for students, faculty and staff.
Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a
high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty
and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at
Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of
the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at
http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html. Application Review Date The
First Review Date for this job is: January 22, 2015 Departmental
Overview The
College of Chemistry’s NMR Facility is a 24/7 research facility for the use
of faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and some
well-supervised undergraduate researchers. The NMR Specialist provides
engineering and maintenance services and technical support to all users of
the NMR facility. The incumbent is responsible for the effective operation
of the facility, ensuring that the laboratory’s instrumentation, computers,
electronic equipment, and engineering stations are maintained in
state-of-the-art condition. The NMR Specialist reports to the Director of
the NMR Facility, who, together with the Director of the Analytical
Facilities and NMR faculty advisory committee, is responsible for long-term
planning and oversight of the NMR facility. The NMR Specialist is expected
to train customers on NMR experimental methods needed to meet the needs of
the premier research scientists in the College. Responsibilities The
incumbent is responsible for the following:
1. He/She shall be responsible for facility maintenance including all the
magnets’ cryogen fills (Helium and Nitrogen), computer support, and
maintaining facility safety standards. The incumbent will ensure that the
magnets’s liquid nitrogen and liquid helium fills are performed in a timely
and safe manner.
2. The incumbent will provide NMR training to new students and postdoctoral
researchers, taking into consideration their varying needs and diverse
research efforts. He/She will provide instruction and training to new users
of the instruments, and evaluate users’ capability to use the instruments.
The incumbent will be responsible for conducting checkout tests, variable
temperature NMR training, and group operator training.
3. The incumbent will provide sample services to campus and outside
entities as requested. This will include routine solution-state and
solid-state NMR sample services.
4. He/she shall maintain acquisition and processing software, including
writing custom software necessary for effective usage of the equipment.
Incumbent is responsible for installation, modification, and testing of
NMR-related software and hardware and for carefully documenting new
software created for the facility. Incumbent is responsible for creating
backup drives for each computer workstations. He/she assists customers in
connecting their own workstations for data transfer and off-line
processing. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the facility
websites.
5. Incumbent will assist with developing and maintaining a reliable
preventive maintenance program for the NMR instruments. A concurrent
responsibility is the ordering of appropriate electronic, computer and
consumable components. He/she will also coordinate efforts with
individuals or vendors to arrange for repairs to equipment if such repairs
cannot be accomplished in-house.
6. The incumbent will assist in performing minor repairs to the NMR
instruments, and will help troubleshoot common instrument problems. The
incumbent is expected to come in on some nights and weekends for
troubleshooting and repair as needed. He/She will assist in preparation of
instrument grant when necessary. Required Qualifications B.S. or M.S.
degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Computer Sciences or equivalent
experience; Experience in using solution-state NMR, and preferably
solid-state NMR; Fast learner; Excellent written and oral communication
skills; Excellent mechanical aptitude and computer skills.
It is desirable for the candidate to have proficiency with UNIX operating
systems, including basic system administration, and website html
proficiency. Salary & Benefits Salary range budgeted for this position
is $45,000 - $50,000 (depending on experience, internal equity, etc.), plus
benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the
University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
How
to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single
attachment when applying. Other Information The search team will be
reviewing the applications on January 26 and/or until the position is
filled. The ideal start date is as soon as possible. Criminal Background
Check This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a
Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment
contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under
the law, please see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work
Environment As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Berkeley
is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information about our Smoke and
Tobacco Free policy is available at:
http://www.tobaccofree.berkeley.edu/ Clery Disclosure The Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
require that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and
universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon
request. University of California, Berkeley’s Annual Security Report
includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or
controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately
adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes
institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning
alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual
assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information for the UC
campus to which you are applying by accessing the website at
http://police.berkeley.edu/safetycounts/index.html.
A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to UCPD, Room 1,
Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Received on Wed Jan 21 2015 - 16:24:42 MST