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https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/375057
Job ID: 375057
Location: Twin Cities
Job Family: Research
Full-Time
Regular
Job Code: 8352BC
Employee Class: Civil Service
About the Job
Position Summary
The Minnesota NMR Center (
http://nmr.umn.edu ) is seeking an Assistant NMR
Manager to support the operation and maintenance of our multi-user core facility.
The MNMR currently houses eight high-field spectrometers and provides critical
technical support to over 30 research groups across the University. Additionally,
MNMR staff support the operation of six additional NMR spectrometers in two
other departments housed in four buildings across campus. This role is essential
for maintaining facility uptime, training a diverse user base, and supporting
satellite operations throughout the Twin Cities campus.
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for both solid-state and solution
NMR instruments, acquiring and interpreting multidimensional spectra for
internal and external users, and providing technical training and guidance
to a diverse user base across 13 departments. The ideal candidate will possess
a PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a strong technical background in
NMR spectroscopy and a proactive approach to facility management.
Anticipated Duties & Responsibilities
Facility Operations & Instrumentation (50% Effort)
Perform weekly/bi-weekly liquid nitrogen and liquid helium fills for eight
primary spectrometers and six satellite magnets. Assist in troubleshooting
routine hardware and software issues. Assist with monitoring and maintaining
the helium recovery system and manage the logistics of compressed gas cylinder
swaps. Help maintain wet lab supplies and ensure clean and safe lab environments.
Satellite Facility Support (30% Effort)
Travel to satellite locations (NHH, PWB, WDH, etc.) to perform routine
maintenance and cryogen fills as part of the MNMR service agreement. Provide
on-site technical support for departmental instruments managed by MNMR.
User Training & Support (15% Effort)
Perform orientation and basic training for new graduate students, postdocs,
and PIs. Assist users with setting up specific experiments on both Bruker
and Agilent/Varian consoles. Assist the Manager in processing routine samples
for high-throughput screening and metabolomics studies. Provide assistance
to internal and external users with experimental design, setup, data processing,
and interpretation of multidimensional NMR data for biological, chemical,
and materials science applications.
Administration (5% Effort)
Assist with user documentation, billing logs, housekeeping, facility tours,
and safety compliance audits. Ensure a clean, safe, and organized facility,
including the equipment repair room and computer labs.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications
BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
and a Background in NMR spectroscopy, or a combination of education and
relevant experience to equal at least 6 years.
Preferred Qualifications
MS and/or PhD
About the Department
The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed
to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer;
developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing
knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics.
We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphasis on Chemical and
Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with
state-of-the-art research and support facilities.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $25.00 ($52,000) - $30.00 ($62,400); depending on
education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding
benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking
programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candi date while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position,
please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be
given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and
attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your
"My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters
and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ_at_umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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