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Manager of the Materials Characterization Facility – Research Office
WVU Online. Serve as the technical and operational lead of the Materials Characterization Facility within Shared Research Facilities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advanced materials characterization techniques and instrumentation management, including training and protocol development. Capable of strategic planning and collaboration with research leadership to enhance facility operations and user engagement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Materials CharacterizationX-Ray DiffractionAtomic Force Microscopy (AFM)Spectroscopy TechniquesInstrumentation Safety Protocols
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Hard Skills
Materials CharacterizationX-Ray Photoelectron SpectroscopyRaman SpectroscopyScanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)Optical EllipsometryData Acquisition and AnalysisCalibration and MaintenanceTechnical TroubleshootingEquipment Operation Training
Soft Skills
User Community EngagementWorkshop FacilitationCollaboration with VendorsCommunication with Research LeadershipTeam Oversight
Tools & Technologies
InstrumentationLaboratory EquipmentComputer HardwareSoftware for Data AnalysisEnvironmental Standards Compliance
Industry Keywords
PhysicsMaterial ScienceElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringShared Research Facilities
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the technical and operational lead of the Materials Characterization Facility within Shared Research Facilities
- Report to the Director of the Shared Research Facilities
- Maintain the functionality of all instrumentation in the MCF
- Perform in-house calibration and routine maintenance of assigned instrumentation
- Troubleshoot problematic equipment and solicit technical maintenance support
- Work with vendors on repairs, upgrades, and required maintenance
- Assist WVU research community and external users with instrument use, data interpretation, and analysis
- Develop instrument protocols and training materials
- Train new users on equipment operation and techniques
- Oversee the MCF user community to maintain facility integrity
- Engage the user community through workshops and lectures
- Develop and manage instrumentation safety protocols with WVU EHS
- Engage faculty and research leadership on adapting or expanding the MCF in line with university strategic goals
- Develop long-term strategic plans, including equipment purchases, decommissioning, and new techniques
- Perform paid services for researchers and external users
- Maintain MCF supplies and purchasing
- Work with WVU Facilities to ensure laboratory environmental standards
- Oversee MCF student workers as appropriate
- Assist other SRF facilities managers as appropriate
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience
- Expertise in advanced materials characterization
- Experience with X-ray Diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Optical Ellipsometry
- Knowledge of spectroscopy, AFM, SPM, FTIR, and optical ellipsometry
- Basic understanding of electronics, digital communications and networking, data acquisition and analysis, computer hardware and software
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- Health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
- Wellness programs