Instrumentation Core Staff

3 weeks ago


Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

**JOB TITLE**
Instrumentation Core Staff

**LOCATION**
Worcester

**DEPARTMENT NAME**
Manufacturing Innovation

**DIVISION NAME**
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**
The Instrumentation Core Staff is responsible for maintenance, training, and technical support for life science instrumentation in core research facilities. The primary responsibilities include establishing and supporting experimental procedures as well as troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of life science instrumentation. The Instrumentation Core Staff member is part of WPI's core facilities' technical support team and partners closely with faculty, staff, and students (undergraduate and graduate) to ensure customers' needs are met. The major scientific instrumentation includes GC-MS, LC-MS, PCR, AFM, flow cytometry, and plate readers.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Working under the direction of the Director of the Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) this position will be responsible for performing varied duties including the following:

- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service
- Develop and implement procedures for life science instrumentation
- Manage and track instrument usage and maintenance in iLab online calendaring system
- Effectively manage internal and external users' access, training, scheduling, usage tracking, and monthly invoicing in iLab and Workday
- Identify and maintain appropriate supply of spare parts/consumables for all of the instruments, including order placement and receipt
- Produce quarterly and annual usage reports;
- Enable efficient new instrument installations by partnering with faculty, Procurement and Facilities colleagues, and others as necessary
- Forge strong partnerships with faculty and fellow technical support staff
- Liaison with WPI Facilities staff and safety officers
- Develop and disseminate instrumentation startup guides and tutorials as needed
- Train new users and certify competence
- Stay current on analytical techniques and technologies by attending training workshops
- Perform all other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field
- 5 Years industry experience
- Experience with PCR, flow cytometry, plate readers, liquid handling
- Experience with Atomic Force Microscopy with knowhow in advanced scanning probe modes
- Be an effective and flexible communicator to a very diverse community
- Strong technical, analytical, and computer skills
- Be responsive to customers' needs

**FLSA STATUS**
United States of America (Exempt)

**About WPI**
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

**Diversity & Inclusion at WPI**
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

jeid-c0090ba719b2c34f8b1be6825359bc74



  • Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

    JOB TITLE Instrumentation Core Staff LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Manufacturing Innovation DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Instrumentation Core Staff is responsible for maintenance, training, and technical support for life science instrumentation in core research facilities. The primary...


  • Worcester, United States Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

    JOB TITLE Instrumentation Core Staff LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Manufacturing Innovation DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Instrumentation Core Staff is responsible for maintenance, training, and technical support for life science instrumentation in core research facilities. The primary...


  • Worcester, United States UMass Memorial Health Care Full time

    Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 11pm to 7:15am Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10020 - 2110 Operating Room Union: UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) This position may...

  • Travel OR RN

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 DaysRewards:...

  • Travel OR RN

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 DaysRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client inWorcester ,MAlooking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment- 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract) Shift:3x12 DaysRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 DaysRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 week ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Burlington, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: RotatingRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 DaysRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Burlington, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 NightsRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Boston, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 RotatingRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Boston, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 NightsRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in South Weymouth, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 4x10 DaysRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Boston, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 3x12 RotatingRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Boston, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 5x8 RotatingRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 week ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Burlington, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: RotatingRewards:...


  • Worcester, United States Focus Staff Full time

    We currently have a client in Boston, MA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) !Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary/Travel/Contract)Shift: 5x8 RotatingRewards:...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/24/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 month ago


    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/10/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    3 weeks ago


    Worcester, United States Focus Staff Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating RoomDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/24/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe currently have a client in Worcester, MA looking for an Operating...