Instrument Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

4d • $70,000

About The Position

We are seeking to add an Instrument Manager to the Nanoscale Imaging and Analysis Center (NIAC) and UW-Madison. This role includes providing user training and technical support for NIAC instrumentation, which may include atomic force microscopy (AFM), nanoindentation, scanning electron microscopy, or focused ion beam (FIB-SEM), depending on the experience and interest of the successful candidate. In addition, the role will include ensuring optimal instrument performance through routine maintenance and calibration, instrument repair, and the development of best practices and training materials. This position is in the Nanoscale Imaging and Analysis Center (NIAC), part of the Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology (WCNT) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The NIAC is a core research facility that houses state-of-the-art instrumentation serving over 400 users and 22 external companies, and supports a diverse range of research activities. Key capabilities include electron microscopy, raman and photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), x-ray diffraction and nanoindentation. Applicants for this position will be considered for Instrumentation Engineer I and Instrumentation Engineer II titles. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Requirements

• Extensive experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or physical sciences discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience with atomic force microscopy (AFM) or nanoindentation
• Experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), microanalysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), or x-ray diffraction
• Development of instructional materials and standard operating procedures
• Experience training users on scientific instrumentation
• Experience as a user in a university core facility
• Worked as staff in a university core facility
• Experience with instrument maintenance and repair
• Master’s degree or PHD in an engineering or physical sciences discipline

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, specifies, designs, constructs, integrates, operates, tests, calibrates, documents, and improves instrumentation systems
• Supports research and development of new processes, techniques, and approaches for use in advanced instrumentation systems
• Provides expertise and experience in an area of discipline.
• Uses universally accepted computer design applications for modeling, analysis of design, and fabrication efforts
• Helps prepare reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsor review boards, and design reviews
• Supports efforts to identify problems, issues, and needs, and provides solution options in support of decision-making
• Supports efforts to coordinate project activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level