Head of Chemistry Support Facility & Instrumentation

EURAXESS Ireland; Wien; Remote; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is expanding its Chemistry Support Facility to provide state‑of‑the‑art services and infrastructure. You will oversee the Chemistry Support Unit's operations, lead a team of four experts and lab managers, and collaborate with researchers on advanced technologies and services.

You will develop strategies to optimise workflows, maintain instruments, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant operations while enabling world‑class research at ISTA

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Material Science, or related field with significant experience.
• Proven track record in managing a core facility or similar laboratory environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with relevant instruments and analytical techniques.

Aufgaben

• Oversee operations of the Chemistry Support Unit, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and develop a team of currently 4 colleagues (experts & lab managers).
• Collaborate with researchers on advanced technologies and infrastructure services.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize facility workflows and introduce innovative methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation; plan and execute regular maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with administrative units on lab planning, regulations, and safety.
• Manage budgets and resources; prepare service quotes and handle project billing.
• Keep updated with advancements in experimental chemistry and integrate innovations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Project management

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is expanding its Chemistry Support Facility to provide state‑of‑the‑art services and infrastructure. You will oversee the Chemistry Support Unit's operations, lead a team of four experts and lab managers, and collaborate with researchers on advanced technologies and services.

You will develop strategies to optimise workflows, maintain instruments, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant operations while enabling world‑class research at ISTA