Human Resources

Summary

This position is responsible for operating a state-of-the-art analytical chemistry laboratory within Professor Lei Pan's laboratories in Michigan Tech's Chemical Engineering Department. This position is also responsible for coordinating sample analysis requests from external partners and users within the campus.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class staff and faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities 

Operate analytical equipment including inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), total inorganic/organic carbon analyzer, microwave digestion, and other relevant equipment.
Prepare, review, and keep records of job safety analysis documents.
Manage basic financial reallocation within the campus.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related area.

Required Experience

Basic laboratory experience.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Basic knowledge and skills in analytical chemistry.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

1-3 years experience in operating ICP and microwave digestion system.

Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

1st Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Associate Professor

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Applicants should upload a cover letter that includes relevant experience and a curriculum vitae/resume.

Additional Information

Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Ml on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.