Instrumentation Specialist

Title: Instrumentation Specialist

Employee Classification: Instrumentation Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Natural Sciences-514140

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and the UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time Instrumentation/Safety Specialist beginning November 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the core teaching and research instrumentation for the Department of Natural Sciences, which offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and has plans to launch a Master’s degree in Biotechnology in Fall 2027.
The Department of Natural Sciences is well equipped for teaching and scholarship and will be moving into a state-of-the-art, 115,000 square foot Science Building (complete with a variety of brand-new analytical instrumentation including GC/MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, and MP-AES) in Fall 2025

Position Overview

In this role, the individual acts as a liaison between the department and external instrumentation companies, coordinating service, maintenance, and equipment support. Will oversee the use of scientific instruments by students, faculty, and staff within teaching laboratories and departmental facilities, ensuring safe and effective operation. The individual will be responsible for training users on proper instrument usage and care, as well as performing an annual inventory assessment to maintain accurate records of departmental equipment. The individual will provide technical support to faculty and staff engaged in instructional projects or small-scale research. Will ensure a safe working environment for faculty, staff, and students. The individual will teach one course or its equivalent per semester (either Chemistry, Physics, or science for non-majors course). Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the department’s educational mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some expertise in several if not all of the following instruments: benchtop NMR, GC/MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, TGA/DSC, MP-AES, PCR, and Fluorescence Spectrometry. Diagnostics and repair experience with instrumentation. Strong PC background, including Microsoft Office. Ability to teach one course per semester.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at an academic institution working with a variety of departments. Prior teaching experience in Chemistry, Physics, or science for non-majors.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Act as a liaison between the department and external instrumentation companies to coordinate service, maintenance, and equipment support.
• Oversee the use of scientific instruments by students, faculty, and staff in teaching laboratories and departmental facilities, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Train students and other users on proper instrument usage as part of the department’s experiential learning initiative, supporting the transition from classroom to career.
• Conduct annual inventory assessments to maintain accurate records of departmental equipment.
• Provide technical support to faculty and staff involved in instructional projects and small-scale research.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all faculty, staff, and students.
• Teach one course or its equivalent per semester in Chemistry, Physics, or a science course for non-majors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department’s educational mission.
• Working knowledge of equipment and instrumentation appropriate to the nature of the lab and/or the discipline, and of supplies including operation, set-up, storage, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of instructional applications related to the laboratory and/or the discipline.
• Ability to make effective presentations of experiments or software, and provide instruction in laboratory techniques, use of equipment, use of software, procedures, and safety rules.
• Ability to supervise work performed by others.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://jobs.untsystem.edu/. Questions can be directed to
Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at muhammed.yousufuddin@untdallas.edu.
Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.