at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Analytical Chemist - Illinois Fire Service InstituteIllinois Fire Service Institute
Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated Analytical Chemist who will be responsible for providing support to the IFSI Research program on health and safety of first responders, specifically as related to the analysis of various biological matrices, and the biomonitoring of human samples.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop new analytical methods and perform required validations.
- Use range of techniques to carry out analysis using multiple mass spectrometry platforms (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS).
- Run mass spectrometry platform software and analyze biomonitoring data.
- Ensure routing operation and maintenance of multiple mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography platforms and analytical instruments.
- Seek Federal and State funding, write grant proposals to acquire funding for research projects.
- Ensure completion of research project management deliverables, determine project milestones, develop progress reports and investigational applications.
- Assist in preparing and developing project performance progress reports for research activities as required by campus offices and funding agencies.
- Compile and summarize project outcomes to be used in presentations at scientific conferences and Fire Service Organizations.
- Facilitate operations for human subject research candidate recruitment, collect and process biological samples, and related activities.
- Manage day-to-day research lab activities, and perform other duties as required.
- Participate in academic and community events as an IFSI representative.
- Ph.D., in Toxicology, Analytical Chemistry or related disciplines.
- 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience relevant to analysis of organic reactions/products, and medical chemistry concepts.
- Proven record(s) of analytical method development and validation on multiple mass spectrometry platforms (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive, problem solver with superb planning, organizational, and coordinating skills.
- Experience working with the University administration, particularly IRB, IBC and/or IACUC (or similar programs at other institutions).
- Familiar with computer software typically used in scientific research and dissemination (such as Office suite, Box, Google Docs).
- Demonstrated record of performance, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with firefighters and/or familiar with firefighters' exposure.
- Experienced in project management and leadership skills.
- Knowledgeable in general laboratory operations, inventory management, and acquisition of new equipment for expansion of IFSI research programs.
- Experience working with tools such as SPSS, Qualtrics, REDCap, Github, Python
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after July 16, 2024. The starting salary for this role is $75,000. The final salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 3, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Frederick, klfreder@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1024621
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
