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Regional Instrumentation Technician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Regional Instrumentation Technician.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Generic Division

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Salary Range 55,000.00 - 68,000.00

Pay Grade

E11

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The position of Regional Instrumentation Technician will primarily reside within the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at the Hattiesburg campus of the University of Southern Mississippi but will have duties and responsibilities that extend throughout the State of Mississippi. The goal of this position is to support advanced instrumentation across multiple institutions in the state by providing training, operation, maintenance, and service, as well as delivering informal seminars and workshops to raise awareness and educate potential users in both academic and industrial settings. This individual should possess expertise and an interest in soft materials characterization techniques that may include electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, differential scanning calorimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry, rheometry, and dynamic light scattering.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain complex analytical instruments to ensure consistent and accurate experimental results.

+ Induct and train new users to correctly and safely use the instrumentation.

+ Develop and document new analytical methodologies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory users.

+ Deliver informal seminars and workshops to stakeholders within the state to raise awareness and educate potential users in both academic and industrial settings.

+ Travel regularly to different institutions within the state to perform the duties listed above.

+ Collaborate with the Mississippi Research Alliance leadership for the further development of this program.

+ Coordinate and collaborate with other Regional Instrumentation Technicians throughout the state.

+ Work with interdisciplinary collaborators across departments and institutions to support initiatives such as Mississippi INBRE and the Nano-Bio Immunoengineering Consortium (NIEC) and other such statewide projects.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) to six (6) years of experience in polymer chemistry, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Advanced knowledge of soft materials characterization techniques (electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, differential scanning calorimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry, rheometry, and dynamic light scattering).

+ Knowledge of safety protocols, laboratory standards, and compliance requirements for instrumentation use.

+ Strong technical proficiency in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating analytical instruments.

+ Instructional and training skills to induct new users and ensure safe, proper instrument use.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing complex responsibilities.

+ Ability to contribute to statewide program development, helping expand the Mississippi Research Alliance initiative.

+ Knowledge of method development and creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

+ Communication skills (oral and written) to present workshops, write documentation, and report results clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in one of these fields with at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.