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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
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| Department: | Bio Security and Food Safety Center |
| Position Title: | Research Chemist I / Req. # 2008002915 |
| Date Position Advertised: | April 11, 2008 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Special Conditions: | Position is contingent upon funding.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing depending on the contract requirements. Requried to sign a U.S. Food & Drug Administration NMSU Confidentiality Agreement. |
| Qualifications: | REQUIRED-
Bachelors degree in Chemistry (in hand by hire date) and three years related experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- • Knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories, practice and established methodology for analyzing samples and ability to work with a team to develop and modify analytical methods • Knowledge of GC-MS and LC-MS principles and ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain GC and/or LC mass spectrometry equipment including accessories sufficient to be able to evaluate their use in the analyses of food and agricultural samples • Ability to follow work tasks and priorities to meet deadlines • Knowledge of computer software including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; use of internet for research purposes. • Knowledge of High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) desirable • Knowledge of Biohazard safety regulations and use of safety equipment; • Capable and willing to work with a variety of irritant chemicals and biological samples including poisons and other deleterious agents. Work will involve periods of prolonged standing. • Knowledge of university policies and procedures preferred. |
| Examples of Duties: | • Serves as research chemist in area of mass spectrometry/analytical chemistry conducting analysis for- poisons in complex matrices such as food; the stability and the bio availability of poisons in these matrices; establish chemical profiles of poisons and other deleterious substances placed in foods.
• Responsible for portions of experimental studies designed to improve and enhance analytical methods currently in use or develop totally new methodology in the area of mass spectrometry/analytical chemistry. • Prepare notes, reports, manuals and protocols describing the results of research. • May be required to prepare portions of manuscripts for publication in the scientific literature, develop and present papers for presentation before scientific groups; attend meetings of interest in the field of mass spectrometry/analytical chemistry. • Maintain records of data collected in the course of experiments, data for quality assurance purposes and other requirements. • Collaborate with co-workers to help solve problems and communicate ideas; coordinate experimental work with other principle investigators. • Conduct library research and summarize technical information. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. |
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | REVIEW OF LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME OR VITAE, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE ADDRESSING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BEGIN- MAY 5, 2008 AND CONTINUE UNTIL FILLED.
Send complete application packet to- Robert Silver Center for Animal Health, Food Safety & Bio-Security, NMSU, Box 30003, MSC 3BF Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone- (575) 646-7582 Fax- (575) 646-2816 email- rsilver@nmsu.edu |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.