Engineer in Research - LNF User Services

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

ID: 7228439
Posted: March 14, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary
The Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering is a 24/7 shared user facility that provides access to advanced micro- and nano-fabrication equipment and expertise. It consists of a 13,500 square foot class 10/100/1000/10000 cleanroom, including a BioSafety Level 2 laboratory space. The LNF supports and enables cutting edge research from research groups from government, industry and universities, serving over 450 users working on a variety of applications in engineering, physical and life sciences.

Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Responsibilities*
You will report to the User Services manager and be primarily responsible for wet chemical process support. Specific duties and responsibilities of the position are listed below:

Support wet chemistry processes, including process development, characterization and quality control
Train and mentor LNF users on wet bench processing procedures and equipment
Assist with training on other equipment and process technologies
Provide support for processing services provided to remote users
Write and update detailed equipment and process procedures and documentation, and manage the LNF chemical inventory
Help develop proper clean room safety protocols in the handling of hazardous materials, standard practices, and disciplinary procedures
Your duties will also include:

Participating in the development and documentation of procedures, tool performance metrics, and best-known methods.
Interfacing with equipment vendors.
Establishing and maintaining contacts with peer facilities to coordinate collaborations and share best known methods.
Exhibiting and mandating safe working and housekeeping practices and supporting other team-wide efforts as needed.
Participating in Emergency Response Team training sessions, responses, and voluntary on-call rotation.
Fostering teamwork and participating in team-building activities. Other tasks needed to support the LNF's mission.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1+ years of hands-on experience.