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Job Title: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Director and Lecturer_Newark
Department: Newark | General
Position Summary
The NMR Director and Lecturer is responsible for the operation, management, maintenance, and strategic oversight of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrumentation facility. This position provides technical leadership and support for faculty, staff, students, visiting scholars, and external clients using the NMR spectrometer and related instrumentation. The position also includes teaching undergraduate chemistry courses and managing the daily operations, budget, safety compliance, and infrastructure requirements of the instrumentation facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NMR Facility Leadership and Operations
- Oversee the installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the NMR spectrometer and associated instrumentation.
- Independently operate, manage, and maintain NMR instrumentation and conduct advanced NMR experiments.
- Lead and support a diverse community of researchers, including faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, staff, visiting scholars, and commercial clients.
- Train, supervise, and provide technical guidance to all instrument users to ensure proper operation and compliance with established protocols.
- Independently implement, optimize, troubleshoot, and interpret NMR experiments and analytical methods.
- Perform routine calibration, performance testing, preventative maintenance, hardware troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain instrument performance and reliability.
- Coordinate and perform hardware and software upgrades of NMR systems and associated equipment.
- Manage cryogen services, including liquid helium and liquid nitrogen replenishment for superconducting magnets and related cooling systems.
- Order and maintain supplies necessary for the operation of the NMR facility.
- Administer instrument scheduling and user access.
- Maintain data acquisition and processing systems, including coordination with Information Technology personnel as needed.
Teaching
- Teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in chemistry, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and related disciplines.
- Develop and deliver course content, assess student learning, and maintain academic standards consistent with departmental and institutional expectations.
- Support student learning through mentoring, advising, and engagement in research-related activities.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations and operating budget of the chemistry/biochemistry instrumentation facility.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the NMR facility.
- Monitor and coordinate facility infrastructure requirements necessary for the operation of the NMR instrumentation, including communication with facilities personnel regarding air handling, environmental controls, and related building systems.
- Maintain records, documentation, and reports related to facility operations, budgets, maintenance activities, and compliance requirements.
Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of departmental, college, and university goals.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly move, transport, and position cryogenic liquid tanks and related equipment used in NMR operations.
- Safely handle and maneuver full cryogen tanks weighing up to approximately 800 pounds with the use of appropriate material-handling equipment and established safety procedures.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies associated with laboratory and instrumentation facility operations.
- Ability to work safely in laboratory environments and around specialized scientific instrumentation.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information
The College
The Ohio State University at Newark offered its first classes in 1957 with a mission to provide affordable, open access to Ohio State for all Ohioans. The Newark campus sits on 188 acres and shares the campus with Central Ohio Technical College. The two institutions have a strong partnership whereby they share all buildings and general-purpose classrooms, approximately 100 staff, operating expenses, and a number of capital equipment investments. Shared departments include Advancement; Business and Finance; Facilities, Planning and Operations; Library; Marketing and Public Relations; Purchasing and Auxiliary Services; Student Financial Services; and Student Life.
Ohio State Newark currently enrolls more than 2,200 students who are taught and mentored by 45 tenure-track faculty who are members of their university-level academic department. Students can complete eight bachelor's degree programs at the Newark Campus and start any of Ohio State's 200+ majors. In addition to excellent academic offerings, students can participate in the Honors program, service learning, education abroad, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
Ohio State Newark is situated near the Ohio State University Columbus campus, presenting great opportunities for new and innovative partnerships to benefit students, faculty, and staff. The future of the campus will be impacted by the significant growth and development in Licking County, including a new Intel facility, expansion of Meta and Google facilities, and more. Students are creating innovative pathways to their degree completion due to the proximity to multiple campuses.
Location: Alford Center for Science and Technology (6013)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
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