SEM Manager

*Current employees: if you are currently employed at any of the universities of wisconsin, log in to workday to apply through the internal application process.* Job category: Academic Staff Employment type: Regular Job profile: Instrumentation Tech II Job summary: The Department of Chemistry is looking for a part\-time SEM Manager to manage and maintain the Scanning Electron Microscope. This position is responsible for a facility that serves a diverse group of researchers across the department. The SEM Manager will oversee instrument operation and maintenance, provide expert technical guidance and training, and partner with faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and organizational skills. Duties include: * Maintenance of SEM/EDS and sputter coater, which includes replacing nitrogen tanks, refilling consumables (gloves, paper towels, Kimwipes etc.), cleaning and replacing water filters, and maintaining the SEM vacuum pumps. * Training and authorizing new users * Maintaining an up\-to\-date SEM user list and communicating with SEM users when issues arise * Troubleshooting for users (technical, software, advice for measurement conditions, advice for sample preparation) * Diagnosing problems and coordinating technical services * Managing and coordinating service contracts * Purchasing new equipment, parts, accessories, and service contracts related to the SEM/EDS system and the sputter coater. * Helping users obtain high\-quality data (including technical support, software assistance, advice on measurement conditions, and guidance on sample preparation). * Submission of monthly statements of user hours/fees to department administration so that the department can use this information to charge user groups. * Monthly billing Key job responsibilities: * Develops, integrates, tests, modifies, and may design sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiat