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Microscopy Facility Instrumentation Manager
3 weeks ago
Microscopy Facility Instrumentation Manager
About Queen's University
Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
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Job Summary
**Job Description**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- The MFIM will ensure that all microscopy equipment is in peak operating condition and that instrument malfunctions are either prevented or corrected as quickly as possible. Maintenance and repair will normally involve coordinated efforts with in-house personnel or service technicians outside the university.
- The MFIM will supervise the scheduling of the usage of the microscopy instrumentation and develop sample preparation and handling methods to ensure efficient service. This will include development of maintenance schedules for minimizing down-time of the instruments. The MFIM will be expected to manage the microscopy facility through all growth phases of the Department, including addition and upgrade of instrumentation and a changing user base, both, within and outside the Department.
- The MFIM will strive to create and maintain a nationally recognized state-of-the art facility. The MFIM is responsible for ensuring that the facility meets the current and projected needs of the research community as well as the undergraduate program, and is, as such, responsible for both short and long term strategic planning for the facility. This includes cost recovery, needs assessment and personnel management.
- The MFIM will monitor and ensure that all relevant safety procedures are maintained as necessary for the facilities; ensure all users are trained and perform in a safe and efficient manner using the appropriate PPE when applicable; continually monitor user performance while working within the facility; promote proactive identification and elimination of hazards by correcting unsafe acts (or conditions) and ensuring health and safety policies are followed.
- The MFIM will maintain user records for surface analysis facility and be responsible for providing monthly statements of usage, including financial statements, to the Department Manager or their designate. An annual report on the operation, usage and needs is to be presented to the Technical Resource Committee at the end of the University’s fiscal year. Also assists in the preparation of reports for various granting agencies for grant-funded instrumentation.
- The MFIM actively interacts with Principal Investigators, researchers, and other personnel associated with research projects, using instrumentation in the facility.
- The MFIM will provide and organize training sessions for students and other users on a regular, or “as needed” basis.
- The MFIM will actively participate on the Infrastructure Committee or equivalent committee.
- The MFIM will present at departmental meetings and other meetings internal/external to the university, in addition to running lab meetings, as needed.
- Undertake other duties as assigned in support of the department.
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
- A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Physics with demonstrated expertise in microscopy, preferably with hands-on experience on TEM, SEM, AFM, and XPS.
- Proven ability in delivering technical seminars to targeted groups in the research community.
- Proven ability in providing innovative research solutions to a wide constituency of researchers.
- Demonstrated expertise in the operation and development of microscopy instrumentation.
- Extensive knowledge of the use and modification of microscopy instrumental software.
- WHMIS is a requirement.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
**SPECIAL SKILLS**:
- Ability to participate meaningfully in collaborative research and solve research problems relating to the theory and/or practice of microscopy.
- Analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills with the ability to solve unexpected problems as they arise.
- Strong computer skills
- Organizational and planning skills to coordinate the activities and various projects of the department.
- Attention to detail and ability to work to deadline and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and able to deliver training lectures, seminars and tutorials.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including motivational and supervisory skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in safety procedures, and experience maintaining safety equipment.
**DECISION MAKING**:
- Deciding of priorities in terms of routine vs. specialized and short-term vs. long-term usage of equipment.
- Ability to assign and prioritize routine and specialized exp
