Job Description

OverviewThe University of Waterloo Mass Spectrometry Facility Senior Manager is responsible for all aspects of facility operations. The position is accountable to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry to strategically lead facility operations, implement new systems, processes and strategies, as well as management/administration of the state-of-the-art facility located in the Department of Chemistry. As the only mass spectrometry center at UW, the facility participates and supports research programs within the Faculty of Science, WIN (Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology), School of Pharmacy, Engineering, and Applied Health Sciences, as well as the initiatives in the University of Waterloo\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Plan.ResponsibilitiesMass Spectrometry Facility Management

• Provide research support and expertise to Faculties at the University of Waterloo, other universities and industries in a highly specialized area and must work effectively with both academic and administrative units
• Provide strategic direction (in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and the Dean of Science) for the facility\xe2\x80\x99s physical infrastructure, management structure, growth strategy and on-going operations
• Work with stakeholders in various administrative units to develop strategies to improve facility visibility, funding opportunities, outreach and business development
• Provide expert advice and runs sample analyses for a wide range of Facility users when required
• Provide experimental strategy, troubleshooting and support for UW Mass Spec users with a wide range of research needs including the design and implementation of specialized Mass Spectrometer experiments
• Define detailed technical specifications for state-of-the-art mass spectrometric and ancillary equipment
• Take a leadership role in Mass Spec focused research grant applications (provincial and federal levels) by contributing writing, scientific and technical expertise
• Lead the public tender process for the acquisition, implementation, operation, maintenance, upgrade, and evaluation of all facility equipment
• Undertake research projects, both independently and in collaboration with faculty members. Such research may be in the areas of development of new experiments and/or techniques
• Design marketing materials (brochures, posters, lunch n\xe2\x80\x99 learns, presentations etc.) in support of business development and outreach activities
• Produce reports, presentations (scientific and administrative) that detail facility operations, income, fee structure and other key operational activities
• Member of the hiring committee for the Analytical and Bioanalytical Services Technician
• Active member of the UWMSF User\xe2\x80\x99s Committee and provides guidance on fee structure, updates to equipment, CFI considerations, etc.

Financial Administration of the UW Mass Spectrometry Facility/Laboratory

• Ensure that the UWMSF operates on a revenue neutral basis with all expenses associated with repair, maintenance and consumables being offset by charges to users
• Establish pricing policy for the services provided by the facility with approval from the Department Chair and Mass Spectrometry Users Committee and review the fee structure on an annual basis
• Responsible for billing of users and submits the monthly internal charges to the Department Financial Officer for processing and to invoice external clients for all worked done in the facility
• In collaboration with the Department Financial Officer and Administrative Officer, provides input into the annual operating budget needed to operate the facility
• Responsible to submit equipment consumables and repair cost requisitions through Unit 4

Training

• Prepare user guides and procedures for standard operations of the Mass Spectrometry equipment
• Train and supervise users on Mass Spectrometry equipment which includes new graduate students and postdocs plus faculty and staff from across campus. Instruct groups with varying degrees of requirements, providing individualized training as necessary. Also provides technical and troubleshooting support during the use of equipment after training has occurred
• Train, and manage facility support personnel, including the technician, and when necessary, teaching assistants, work-study program students, and student helpers
• Train and provide guidance and Mass Spectrometry expertise to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows on their research projects and experiments done in the facility
• Develop and implement training programs, seminars and documentation (SOP\xe2\x80\x99s etc.) for facility users
• Provide in-depth mass spectrometry knowledge (experimental and theoretical) to grad students and Post Doctoral Fellows through one-on-one teaching/training
• Provide each user with safety training for working in the UWMSF

Safety

• Responsible for safety in the UWMSF laboratory
• Maintain personal certifications as required by the Safety Office
• Update posted safety procedures including WHMIS, hazardous waste disposal etc. so that they are current
• Maintain equipment certifications and the associated records
• Prepare and maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain first aid kits
• Complete monthly safety inspections using Safely and report unsatisfactory reports to the Department and Safety Office as required. Work with department to resolve any issues. Be present for departmental or university health and safety term inspections to answer questions as needed
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines by all users

Other Duties

• Manage, develop content, and update the UWMSF website
• Serve on the Chemistry graduate student advisory committees for MSc And PhD students as an Adjunct Faculty (conditional on approval)
• Represent the UWMSF in the Faculty of Science and on university-wide projects and committees where appropriate
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new technologies and capabilities in Mass Spectrometry and implement new techniques and equipment in the facility as time and budget permits

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on Mass Spectrometry is required
• At least 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in organic/analytical mass spectrometry
• At least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Facility management
• Relevant post-doctoral experience
• Strong understanding of Mass Spectrometry, analytical chemistry, chemistry, biology etc.
• Expertise to guide users through the development and implementation of complex methods/analyses and the interpretation of resultant data to achieve project goals
• Working knowledge and trained in all aspects of Facility hardware and software for the different platforms currently located in the facility i.e. Waters, Thermo Scientific, Bruker and Agilent
• Knowledge of safety procedures for Mass Spectrometer and scientific equipment is required
• Proven ability to maintain and repair the mass spectrometers and communicate with users is required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, various mass spectrometry vendors software, etc. required
• Advanced computer skills including Windows and IOS-based programming required
• Incumbent must also complete all required safety training modules as per Safety Office Regulations (e.g., WHMIS, Laboratory Safety, Employee Safety Training, Workplace Violence Awareness Program, and HRs Accessibility module)

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