Mississippi State Chemist
Director and State Chemist, Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University (MSU) is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Director and State Chemist for the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory (MSCL). The Director and State Chemist serves as chief scientist and administrative officer of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory. The MSCL employs about 25 professionals and support staff and is involved in regulatory and public service programs, analytical services, and assistance to citizens, businesses, and research programs. The State Chemist will also have an appointment to the faculty of a department at MSU appropriate for their terminal degree and teaching responsibilities (~10% FTE) in that department. The State Chemist reports to the Vice President for Research at MSU and develops budget proposals, manages finances, and technical programs, and prepares reports for the laboratory. This lab is separately appropriated, and the Director/State Chemist is expected to help secure grant and contracts.
Candidates should preferably have an earned doctorate in chemistry or biochemistry, but other disciplines may be acceptable if the individual has experience qualifying him or her otherwise. Moreover, the candidates must be eligible for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position in a department appropriate for their terminal degree. A minimum of five years of management experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory environment is preferred.
Salary will depend upon experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2022.
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
Requirements:
Candidate should have an earned doctorate in chemistry or biochemistry, but other disciplines may be acceptable if the individual has experience qualifying them otherwise. The candidates must be eligible for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position in a department appropriate for their terminal degree. A minimum of five years of management experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory environment is preferred.