About the University of Denver

　　Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University ofDenver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines ourregion and our history. DU is a private institution built on explorationthrough research and collaboration among educators, students, and localand global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, ahistory of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-centuryeducation, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a worldof opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around theworld. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain theexperience, knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in thereal world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

　　About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

　　The college is home to five academic departments: Biological Sciences,Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography and the Environment, Mathematics,and Physics and Astronomy. The college offers over 30 degrees ranging fromBachelor of Arts to Doctor of Philosophy as well as having many activeresearch labs funded through extramural sources. DU and the College of NaturalSciences and Mathematics are strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive,and equitable environment of belonging for all. In alignment with thiscommitment and regardless of specialization, successful candidates willdemonstrate the ability to integrate content, programming, processes,communication, and sentiments to build a welcoming community of learning forall, being conscious of individuals with historically minoritizedidentities. You can read more about DU's commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion on the University's website.

　　About the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

　　The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry(https://science.du.edu/chemistry) offers undergraduate degrees inchemistry, biochemistry and environmental chemistry and graduate degreeswith specialization in analytical, biophysical, environmental, andorganic chemistry and biochemistry.

　　Position Summary

　　The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is accepting applications for aLaboratory Instrument Specialist. The successful applicant will be primarilyin charge of a subset of department teaching and shared-researchinstrumentation. Primary instrumentation includes a 500MHz NMR, various massspectrometers (MS), spectrophotometers, and chromatographs.

　　Essential Functions

　　Specific responsibilities include:

　　Oversee the safety of the facility and usersManage the daily operation of the NMR facility including coordination ofcryogen fill and recovery (liquid N2 fills, helium fills, and operationof the helium recovery system - including monitoring recovery efficiency)Provide or coordinate professional administrative, academic, andscientific support for the use of the NMR and MS instrumentation.Managing the schedule for various shared instrumentsDevelop training workshops and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) forstudents and faculty on the department NMR and other shared instrumentation asneededProvide technical support and routine maintenance of instrumentationCoordinate with IT to facilitate networked data access and ensure regulardata backupDevelop, recommend, and monitor expenditures for maintenance,repair, and replacement of the instrumentation and associated hardware andsoftDevelop schedules and timelines for improvement, maintenance, and repairprojectsPerforms other related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Proficient in spoken and written English

　　Ability to efficiently communicate with faculty, students, facilities,and vendorsOperational experience with NMR, MS, chromatography and spectrophotometers.Ability to monitor relevant tasks and manage projects, implementingchanges as needed to complete projects within scheduled time frameKnowledge of theory related to NMR, MS, chromatography and opticalspectrophotometry.Experience with instrument troubleshooting and repair preferred.Experience with 2D and Multinuclear NMR techniques preferred.Experience with MS maintenance preferred.Required Qualifications

　　An M.S. with 3 years relevant research experience, or a B.S with 5 yearsrelevant experience.Preferred Qualifications

　　A Ph.D. in Chemistry (or related) with experience developing,applying, and interpreting 2D and 3D NMR experiments.Working Environment

　　Standard office/lab environment.

　　Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.Noise level is quiet to moderate.Physical Activities

　　Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

　　Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capabilityof transporting objects up to 20 lbs.