From: National Institutes of Health
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023

NMR Facility Manager, Chemical Biology Group

Institution: Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, NIDDK, National Institutes of Health
Work Location: Bethesda, MD
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Salary: starting at $112,000 and commensurate with experience
Company Name: National Institutes of Health
Position Title: NMR Facility Director/Manager

The Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry (LBC) in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases carries out diverse and interdisciplinary research in the chemical sciences. To support its research mission, LBC has a departmental NMR Facility that supports the work of around 20-25 postdoctoral chemists and trainees. The facility houses three Bruker NMR spectrometers (400, 500 and 600 MHz) and two cryoprobes, an NMR server and associated software and computer work-stations. LBC is recruiting a full time NMR Facility Manager. This is a Staff Scientist position located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.

Duties to be performed in this full-time position include the following;

• manage and maintain three NMR spectrometers (400, 500 and 600 MHz) and two cryoprobes

• maintain the computers on all instruments as well as a backup server

• perform cryogen fills on a regular basis

• work as the system administrator for the NMR network limited to LBC

• train new postdoctoral fellows and students on instrument use

• design/implement/record and interpret complex data sets with little supervision or in collaboration with PIs and trainees

• manage software licenses for data collection and processing

• coordinate with Bruker engineers to manage instrument upgrades and repairs

• advise and collaborate with chemists who are the main users of the spectrometers

The ideal candidate will remain current with new pulse sequences used in 2D NMR and especially those needed for stereochemical assignments, and have familiarity with running quantum mechanical calculations needed for small molecule structure determination.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a current C.V., Bibliography, a 1-page research or summary statement and the names of three references to Dr. Carole Bewley at caroleb@nih.gov.

DHHS is an equal opportunity employer. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Title 42 staff scientist salaries start at $112,000; salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. A full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401 (k) equivalent). Appointments for this position are made as a Staff Scientist and are open to US Citizens and permanent residents. The position is based in Bethesda, Maryland.