SENIOR SCIENTIST #00081168

Hiring Department

Center for Research in Energy and Environment (CREE)

Job Description

The Missouri S&T Center for Research in Energy and the Environment (CREE, https://cree.mst.edu) is seeking applicants for a non-academic, full-time Senior Scientist to provide analytical chemistry support for a wide range of projects. The successful applicant will have experience in a broad range of matrices (air, soil, water, microorganisms, tissue samples) and analytes (synthetic and natural organic compounds, metals, biomolecules). This position reports to the director of CREE.

The successful candidate will be expected to interact daily with faculty, students, and visiting researchers, all with a wide range of backgrounds. In addition, excellent written communication skills are essential for reporting policies, methods, and results. This is primarily a support position, but the Senior Scientist will have the freedom to pursue independent research. The Senior Scientist will also be expected to present their work to fellow researchers, both on campus and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex sample analysis using assigned techniques and equipment, ensuring compliance with EPA and accrediting authority standards
• Troubleshoot problems related to analytical equipment and processes and perform necessary maintenance
• Review and validate data produced by others, and participate in the development of standard operating procedures, corrective actions, and test method validation protocols
• Manage laboratory supplies and costs
• Train the users of various analytical instruments
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree with working experience or Ph.D. (preferred but not required) from an accredited college or university in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to conduct lab management with regards to safety, general instrument maintenance, and operation.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the lab.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in operating complex analytical chemistry instrumentation.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• 2-4 years of environmental laboratory experience with MALDI-MS/MS (LCMS/MS), ICP/MS/OES, GC/MS, GC/ECD/FID, HPLC, IC, preferred.
• Formal supervisory experience.
• Ability to independently learn and perform new applications, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in editing, record-keeping, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of team members.
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $60,000-$70,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 11

University Title: SENIOR SCIENTIST

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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