at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: WCAS Chemistry
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
This scientist position in theIntegrated Molecular Structure Education and Research Center(IMSERC) in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern.
It is a full-time hybrid position (37.5hours), working under the IMSERC Director with most days expected to be on-site (about 10-25% work-from-home capability). The target hiring range for this position will be between $70,017 - $98,462 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Responsible for the completion of research projects within the Core Facility.Provides services and consultation researchers and investigators to facilitate the development and execution of high-quality single crystal diffraction, powder diffraction, thermal analysis data, and X-ray fluorescence data collection and analysis, as well as training to researchers and investigators.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Maintains clear and accurate documentation of the protocols, instrumentation logs, and/or data collected.
Maintains established laboratory inventories.
Places orders of necessary reagents, chemicals and materials/consumables.
Records Reports work accurately and completely to various stakeholders and can clearly discsuss results with researchers.
May contribute to grant writing for new instrumentation and equipment.
Develops Supports the Core Director and Subject Director for cost analyses and quotes.
Assists with administrative duties necessary for a fee-for-service facility operation such as collecting and/ or entering facility billing data.
Utilizes established safety practices, and is responsible for providing a safe work environment for fellow employees and clients.
Collaboration/Strategy
Participates in strategy-setting for the future direction and needs of the Core.
Have a collaborative mindset and Provides specific and actionable feedback during the goal-setting processes.
Demonstrates a sound, working knowledge of techniques in other laboratories in order to provide cross-over assistance to clients.
Demonstrates a sound, working knowledge of single crystal diffraction, powder diffraction, thermal analysis data, and X-ray fluorescence techniques to other laboratories in order to provide cross-over assistance to clients.
Organizes in-house and/ or off-site training related to Core activities.
Develops and delivers Supports Directors for presentations, seminars, and workshops.
Networks with key decision-makers within the research community (both internal and external to the University).
Capable of representing IMSERC at training sessions and research conferences.
Data Analysis
Performs literature reviews to develop quantitative and qualitative powder diffraction, thermal analysis, and X-ray fluorescence methods for the purposes of furthering the research.
May contribute data analysis for researchers, using specialized software in a form useful for further statically analysis or publications.
Generates, collects, and analyzes data and has familiarity with single crystal diffraction, powder diffraction, thermal analysis, and X-ray fluorescence data analysis software (e.g CrysAlisPro, WinXPow, X-area,Olex2, Proteus, Trios, ZSC Guidance, GSAS-II .etc).
Develops new analysis techniques and methodologies.
Technical
Develops Applies complex and relevant science to Core technologies and applications.
Utilizes advances knowledge of applications, principles, theories, and concepts to design and troubleshoot projects for the research community.
Troubleshoots problems with procedures and equipment, and suggests adjustments to protocols.
Works on advanced problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Exercises judgement within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques.
Develops training protocols relative to advanced instrumentation Trains Core staff and clients in advanced instrument operation and applications.May deliver that training to Core staff and clients.
Develops quantitative and qualitative powder diffraction, thermal analysis data, and X-ray fluorescence methods based on researchers' and investigators' needs
Utilizes state-of-the-art methods, principles, and concepts to design highly sensitive and robust methods for multiple projects.
Exercises judgement on the use of the most appropriate methods and techniques within a hybrid... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
