Analytical Instrument Support Specialist at Graystone Advertising in Towson, Maryland

Job Description:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 22,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University invites applications for an Analytical Instrument Support Specialist to provide research and instructional support for the instrumentation in the Department of Chemistry within the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. Applicants should have extensive experience working with advanced scientific instruments and the ability to learn additional instrumentation. Core instrumentation in the department includes GC-MS, HPLC, UPLC-MS, NMR, and FT-IR, among others. These instruments serve a diverse group of faculty and students in various aspects of Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry with collaborating faculty in Biology, Geosciences and Material Science.

Responsibilities and Duties The Instrument Support Specialist will be responsible for the oversight, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments, oversight and development of new analytical methods and QA/QC protocols, training of faculty and student users and general operational support for the instrumental laboratory facilities. Additional opportunities may be available to participate in research projects, outreach, and contractual work.

This Instrument Support Specialist will oversee instruments and facilities in Towson University's new Science Complex. The Science Complex is the largest academic building on Towson University's campus. Located along York Road just south of historic Stephens Hall, it supports modern scientific research and instruction. The Instrument Support Specialist will work closely with the faculty, staff and students in the Department of Chemistry to ensure safe, efficient and accurate operation of the department's instrumental resources.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field. At least three years of experience independently operating, troubleshooting and maintaining diverse chromatographic and/or spectroscopic instrumentation. The Instrument Support Specialist will be a scientist with demonstrable technical skills and excellent work habits. Candidates should be able to work equally well either independently or in a team setting. Excellent communication skills are necessary to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students and to provide instrument training. Demonstrated organizational skills; a strong understanding of technology and ability to troubleshoot/problem-solve a variety of issues; and demonstrated experience working collaboratively with peers to resolve issues and develop solutions.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in chemistry or closely related field.


• Experience managing a laboratory with diverse instrumentation.

Salary and Benefits Competitive salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University System of Maryland (USM) has recently determined that mandating a COVID vaccine for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM is both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. As a prospective hire at TU, proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination must be demonstrated before you begin employment with the University.