Visiting Scientific Specialist, Analytical Chemistry - PRI/ISWS

Analytical Chemistry
Illinois State Water Survey
Prairie Research Institute

The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is part of the
Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located
between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Our research and service
programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all levels
with timely, science-based information and analyses necessary to manage our
water resources wisely for economic development and a sustainable
environment. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research
  Prepare samples and conduct analyses as required for the Health and Environmental Laboratory’s (HEAL’s) projects. Submit analytical results to laboratory database (LIMS) within project-specific time requirements.
  Ensure an adequate supply of reagents and other supplies are available for analysis.
  Troubleshoot instrument issues; maintain instrument per manufacturer's specifications; document all maintenance and significant events in instrument log book.
  Attain and maintain proficiency for HEAL instruments, including pH, conductivity, Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Ion Chromatography (IC), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis, and provide backup as requested.
  Conduct research and method development as directed.
• Administrative
  Fully comply with relevant project SOPs, the HEAL Quality Assurance Plan, and any new required actions needed for accreditation. Prepare, review and update assigned SOPs annually.
  Document and maintain project-related data records and files in compliance with ISWS, University of Illinois, and project requirements. Comply with all University of Illinois and ISWS policies.
• Other
  Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.
  Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of PRI.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. Alternate degree fields will be considered depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Aptitude with Microsoft Office software and general Windows proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

1 years laboratory experience. Sample analytical experience, along with technical and maintenance knowledge of analytical instrumentation. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and associated software. Experience with pH and conductivity, Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Ion Chromatography (IC), Inductively-Coupled Plasma (ICP), and/or Graphite Furnace (GFAA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in commonly-employed software and laboratory databases. Ability to comply with relevant project SOPs, the ability to write SOPs, and the ability to document and maintain project-related data records and files.

Appointment Information

This is a visiting full-time visiting academic professional appointment, renewable annually based upon satisfactory progress in the position and continued funding. Position may become a regular position at a later date depending on funding and a programmatic need. The starting date is negotiable and salary is commensurate with experience and skills.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on October 30th 2023. 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 Jon Freiman jcf@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Requisition ID: 1020664
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu