Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24291 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Stephanie [email protected] Title Research Professional Working Title Environment Analyst Brief Position Overview The Analyst will coordinate and perform analysis of environmental samples using a suite of instrumentation, and will manage laboratory finances. Teaching activities will include facilitating student projects, training and supervising undergraduate student assistants, and providing hands-on experiences for undergraduate students in the environmental sciences. For applicants with a PhD, this position will include opportunities to mentor graduate students, participate in grant proposals, and participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. The Analyst will work closely with the Laboratory Director and with an advisory board of engaged faculty with expertise in plant ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, agronomy and soil science, and will participate in research projects that are an integral component to the department, the College of Agriculture, the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, and MSU .Position Number 4C0589 Department Land Resources & Environ Sci Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 0.49 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651) Salary $62,000 to $66,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement We are seeking an aqueous analytical chemist who will manage a research and teaching laboratory focused on waters, soils, plant materials, organism tissues, and sediments. Applications from candidates with an MS or PhD are encouraged, and a combination of two part-time people may be selected to cover the duties described here.Duties and Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining instrumentation, including inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis, and combustion methods for total and dissolved carbon and nitrogen;
Developing and documenting analytical and lab user protocols;
Data development, quality assurance, and communicating results to end users and Lab Director;
Teaching undergraduate and graduate students with limited analytical or chemistry background, through participation in an Environmental Analysis class, defined independent study projects for research credit, or work on shared data sets;
Evaluating and supporting work of other lab users including graduate students, post-docs, and research staff;
Contributing to grant proposals to fund instrumentation and salary;
Managing analysis requests with proper invoicing, effective workflow, and quality control documentation;
Tracking and reporting operations costs (invoiced totals, total expenses, labor costs, expendable costs, instrument repairs, etc.);
Maintaining the processes and documentation required for lab safety and waste disposal.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
MS or PhD in analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry, hydrology, or a related field,
Comprehensive experience with instrumentation and rigorous data development and management.
Experience with teaching analytical chemistry or related topics.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and mastery of standard instrumentation including inductively coupled plasma spectrometry, ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis, and other routine analytical techniques.
Interest and experience in developing computer code for efficient automated lab work flows for QA/QC and data delivery to customers.
Research experience in biogeochemistry and analysis of inorganic constituents in natural and managed soil and water systems.
Experience with quality control-quality assurance programs and documentation of standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching and interaction with graduate and undergraduate students.
Ability and interest in development and application of novel analytical techniques.
The Successful Candidate Will
Contribute to defining the mission and impact of the Environmental Analysis Laboratory;
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary group of environmental science faculty and students to positively contribute to research and teaching programs.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on April 21, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html