Staff Chemist

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Job description

Job Posting Title:
Staff Chemist

Hiring Department:
Department of Chemical Engineering

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest Start Date:
Dec 01, 2021

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Description:
The Staff Chemist will assist with research on CO2 capture technologies by amine scrubbing by providing analytical chemistry support in Dr. Gary Rochelle's laboratory and Chemistry Department.

Job Details:
General Notes

This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based on performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Responsibilities

• Establishes/sets-up ion chromatography methods for routine testing
• Establishes HPLC methods for routine amine degradation analysis
• Develops new methods entailing HPLC, IC, MS, and other chromatography technologies for identification of amine degradation products
• Assists doctoral students with routine amine physical property measurements including density, viscosity, and aerosol droplet size
• Utilizes mass spectrometry methods for performing non-routine degraded amine analysis
• Performs methods support to Rochelle research group graduate students
• Supports of extensive CO2 capture pilot campaign(s)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Chemistry obtained within the past year. Strong background in wet chemistry techniques. Strong oral communication skills and ability to work independently. Ability to define and solve problems with analytical equipment is essential. Ability to interpret results and analyses to ensure the validity of conclusions.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in setting up ion chromatography and HPLC methods and performing routine troubleshooting of those systems to ensure continuous operation. Familiarity with analytical chemistry equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work.

Salary Range

$45,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2021 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.