[labnetwork] Research Facilities Operations Specialist Position at the University of Maine

[David Evanoff]

 Job description

*Purpose:*

The purpose of this position, at the University of Maine in Orono, ME, USA,
is to support the operational aspects of research facilities that are
associated with research and development activities in CORE and FIRST,
including the Microfabrication Cleanroom Facility and associated synthesis,
fabrication, and characterization facilities. The responsibilities will
include development and refinement of fabrication processes and
characterization techniques within the facilities, as well as operation and
maintenance of a broad range of equipment in these areas. This position
also provides expertise and training to users of the CORE Microfabrication
Cleanroom and associated FIRST facilities. Typical hiring range for this
position is $51,183 - $70,000 commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

*About UMaine:*

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,700 undergraduate
and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the
regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is the state
land and sea grant university and maintains a leadership role as the
System’s flagship university. As a result, it is dedicated to providing
excellent teaching, research, and service at the university, state, and
national levels. Further information about UMaine can be found at
https://umaine.edu/

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees
including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent),
comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan
options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is
committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a
primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous
cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high
quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make
the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what
the Bangor region has to offer here.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS
COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being
vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or
participating in regular COVID testing.

*Required Qualifications: *

   - Master of Science degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering and
   three years of relevant professional experience or a Bachelor of Science
   degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering with more than five years of
   relevant professional experience.
   - Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
   lithography techniques (photo- and/or electron), wet- and/or plasma etch
   techniques, metal/dielectric thin film deposition, wafer bonding, vacuum
   systems, x-ray and/or electron spectroscopies, microscopies, surface
   characterization techniques.
   - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the proven ability to
   succeed in developing practical solutions that will lead to technology
   innovations and development.
   - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an R&D environment.
   - Excellent communication skills, proven organizational skills, and
   demonstrated ability to write high-impact publications, reports and/or
   whitepapers.
   - Significant experience in project management, including establishing
   design of experiments and documenting processes.
   - Experience in dealing with hazardous materials and establishing safe
   operating procedures.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

   - PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science
   and Engineering, or related field.
   - Prior experience managing a laboratory facility and fostering
   collaborative interactions with clients or stakeholders.
   - Demonstrated ability to effectively train and supervise staff or
   students.
   - Curiosity and capability to research and learn new techniques or
   technical topics, as needed.
   - Proficient in a scientific programming environment (ex. Julia, Python)
   and/or data set analysis tools (ex. JMP, R).

To apply and/or learn more about the position, visit this website:
https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=74133&job=research-facilities-operations-specialist

*Review of applications to begin: April 11, 2022 and will continue until
filled.*
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