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Title: Instrumentation Specialist - Chemistry Location: Cleveland United States Job ID 14538 Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description: Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $60,906 and $77,047, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under occasional supervision, the Instrumentation Specialist will oversee the operation, development, and strategic advancement of the Department of Chemistry Instrumentation Facility, supporting both academic research and high-enrollment undergraduate teaching laboratories across general, organic, analytical, physical, and chemical biology. This position will perform instrument updates, trouble-shooting, repair and maintenance for complex equipment such as LC/MS, GC/MS, high resolution MS, atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS), Raman, UV/Vis, FTIR, fluorescence spectrophotometers, GC, and HPLC; and utilize these instruments in both research and instructional environments. In addition, the instrumentation specialist will design, implement, and lead structured instrumentation training programs, including intensive summer training for PhD students and graduate teaching assistants, to prepare them for instructional responsibilities, independent research, and future careers in academia, national laboratories, and industry. This position includes oversight of instrumentation infrastructure expansion, installation, upgrades, and modernization aligned with high-enrollment undergraduate laboratory programs and evolving research needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Teaching labs and training leadership: prepare and set up analytical instruments used in undergraduate laboratories (Millis Building rooms 110, 210, 311, and G16) and courses (CHEM 113, CHEM 114, CHEM 233, CHEM 234, CHEM 290, CHEM 304, CHEM 305, CHEM 306, and CHEM 332). Assist with the acquisition and interpretation of data from the analytical instruments (including Raman, UV/Vis, FTIR, and fluorescence spectrophotometers, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS, and AAS) located in the undergraduate labs. Assist stockroom technicians with preparation of standards and reagents for instruments calibration. Assist stockroom technicians with distribution and collection of laboratory supplies and equipment necessary for laboratory courses and experiments according to experimental specifications. Train graduate students, graduate teaching assistants, instructors, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students in the operation of all instruments in the facilities. Develop and write instrument standard operational procedures in collaboration with instructors and graduate teaching assistants. Maintain contact with manufacturers to ensure prompt and reasonably inexpensive repairs, when needed. Lead and coordinate comprehensive instrumentation training programs designed for graduate teaching assistants supporting large-enrollment laboratory courses, including Chem 113 (up to 8 sections, 50 students each), Chem 114 CURE-based course expansion, and Chem 233/234 (up to 15 sections, 50 students each). Develop and deliver structured summer instrumentation training programs for PhD students and graduate teaching assistants to ensure readiness for teaching, research, and professional development. Provide hands-on training and oversight for a broad range of instructional instrumentation including UV-Vis spectroscopy, GC, FTIR, melting point apparatus, polarimetry, and advanced instrumentation used in upper-level undergraduate courses (Chem 304, Chem 305/332), including AAS (Flame and Graphite Furnace), LC/MS, HPLC, GC/MS, electrochemistry workstations, and autotitrators. (60%) - Instrumentation facility leadership and modernization: responsible for the daily operation of the Chemistry Instrumentation Center which includes the atomic absorption spectrometers, Raman, UV/Vis, FTIR, LC/MS, GC/MS, high resolution MS, fluorescence spectrophotometers, GC, GCMS and new HPLC. Oversee operations, maintenance and training of personnel for these instruments. Develop and implement fee collection mechanisms. Manage billing and accounting for users. Develop and write protocols/instrument operating procedures for use by experienced users in a research setting. Develop and write maintenance standard operation procedures for use by the department¿s technical staff. Schedule experiments for undergraduate labs in concert with the laboratory instructors. Oversee installation, commissioning, upgrades, and lifecycle management of instrumentation to support expanding teaching and research infrastructure. Collaborate with faculty and administration on instrumentation modernization initiatives aligned with departmental growth and external funding priorities. (20%) - Advanced facilities and research support: assist in the operations of the Mass Spectrometer Center which includes maintenance and repair for the MALDI-TOF, the orbitrap mass spectrometer the LCMS, high resolution MS, Electrospray Ion Trap MS: THERMO LCQ Advantage and the Electrospray Ion Trap MS: THERMO LCQ DECA. Help oversee the operations, maintenance and training of personnel on these instruments. Develop and write protocols/instrument operating procedures for use by experienced users in a research setting. Train graduate students, graduate teaching assistants, instructors, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students in the operation of the instruments in the Mass Spectrometer facility. Establish scheduling priorities and sign-up mechanisms. Develop and implement fee mechanism. Manage billing and accounting for users. Assist in the processing of samples and interpret LC/MS and HRMS results for non-standard and standard samples. Diagnose, maintain and repair general and highly specialized instruments. (15%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist in maintaining a chemical inventory for laboratory spaces. Keep up to date on required Environmental Health and Safety training and maintain a suitable chemical hygiene plan for relevant laboratory spaces. Assist faculty, staff and students as needed with job duties as assigned. (5%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with the laboratory manager and departmental technical staff. Extensive contact with faculty in both teaching and research related matters. University: Interact with faculty, research associates and graduate students from other departments concerning training, data acquisition and data interpretation on the instruments. Contact with chemical stores and procurement personnel on an as needed basis. External: Routine contact with vendors and engineers in regard to procurement and repair of equipment. Contact with industrial users concerning training, data acquisition and data interpretation on the instruments. Regular contact with manufacturers to ensure prompt and reasonably inexpensive repairs. Students: Daily contact with undergraduate students in the teaching labs. Daily contact with graduate student teaching assistants in the teaching labs. Daily contact with graduate students in research labs concerning the acquisition and interpretation of data. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 3 or more years of experience with chemistry analytical instrumentation. Education: Masters degree in chemistry required. PhD in Chemistry or related field preferred for advanced training leadership and facility oversight responsibilities. REQUIRED SKILLS - Ability to operate and service a wide variety of analytical instrumentation, including Raman, UV/Vis, FTIR, and fluorescence spectrophotometers, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS, and AAS, MALDI-TOF. - Ability to interpret the results of the data from the above instruments. - Must have good writing skills. - Must be familiar with high vacuum technology, high voltage, and use of computers, digital electronics, and cryogenics. - Must have knowledge of the potential safety hazards associated with electronic equipment and ability to take necessary precautions. - Ability to meet consistent attendance. - Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. - Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. - Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies. WORKING CONDITIONS Chemistry lab environment. Potential exposure to chemical, electrical, and biological hazards. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards. Hybrid Eligibility This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form. EEO Statement Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. Reasonable Accommodations Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Title: Payroll Clerk 4 Location: Cleveland United States Job Description: Job ID 14504 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $19.32 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under general direction and independently, utilize PeopleSoft HCM to process adjustments required on employee pay sheets and during payroll processing for both mid-month and end-of-month paychecks. Verify the accuracy of documentation submitted for direct deposit submissions. Verify and process wage attachment orders. Verifying employees' work hours and payment(s) through the payroll system, issuing deductions, earnings, and other statements to employees, and updating payroll records regularly. Work with the university community to process and monitor the monthly general deductions and payments. Provide support for the payroll office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Receive and process payroll banking, direct deposit rejects, and check reissues. Receive and process all exception (variances from the self-service model) direct deposit authorization forms ¿ accuracy is imperative. Assist employees and students with self-service processes in HCM and other payroll issues. Responsible for processing stop payments/ recalls for direct deposits and record keeping for stop payments processed. Submit the required paperwork for issuing check replacements via Accounts Payable and coordinate the payment process. (20%) - Perform payroll deductions and/or adjustments. Responsible for receiving and inputting all payroll deductions as well as process and handling distribution for salary advances from Human Resources. Responsible for receiving and inputting of all payroll adjustments. These adjustments include but are not limited to overtime, unpaid leave, parking fees, taxable fringe benefits, and charity contributions. (10%) - Administer payroll wage attachments. Receive data and document incoming wage attachments. Includes student loans, court deductions, support deductions, etc. Upload document(s) to ADP for processing. Process salary adjustments for wage attachments on a semi-monthly and monthly basis and verify deducted amounts on checks prior to distribution. Ensure the accuracy of the information submitted through accounts payable interface systems and coordinate vendor number use to process payments. Work with outside agencies on any payment issues. (15%) - Perform payroll tax payment and filings. Monitor payrolls and ensure all payroll taxes are paid in a timely and accurately by retrieving ADP File and uploading them. Notify the Treasury to ensure cash is available for tax payments. Act as primary contact for all state or local tax issues and escalations. Back up the director for federal tax issues. (15%) - Support and back up; answer payroll line and answer/triage questions to the appropriate person. Assist with disbursing of department mail. Back up other support staff on an as-needed basis to ensure payroll processes efficiently and accurately. (30%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Perform sick and vacation leave adjustments. Responsible for receiving and inputting all sick and vacation leave forms that are submitted to payroll. Process vacation leave adjustments for employees who have received a payout due to termination. (5%) - Perform other duties as assigned. (5%) CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with departmental administrative and accounting staff to maintain workflow. University: Daily contact with faculty, staff, and department administrators to exchange information and resolve issues. External: Monthly contact with courts and other regulatory organizations to exchange information. Students: Daily contact with students to exchange information and resolve payroll issues. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. May train students or temporary help. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 4 to 5 years of related experience required; experience in payroll administration preferred. Education: High school education required. REQUIRED SKILLS - Ability to use mathematics to solve problems. - Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and time management. - Excellent communication skills: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Being able to listen and assess the situation ¿ knowing when to escalate an issue. - Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to manage one's own time. Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines while attending to detail. Must be able to produce accurate work with a minimum of supervision and direction on assigned tasks. Good organizational skills. Process improvement focus. - Ability to work independently and as a team member. Must be able to work harmoniously with - individuals internal and external to the department and the university. Must be able to deal with problem situations in a courteous, professional manner. - Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. - Ability to meet consistent attendance. - Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. - Willingness to learn and work with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies. - Ability to operate 10-key calculators, perform calculations accurately, and produce documents that can be distributed. - Proficient with computers and software. Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office products. - Experience with ERP systems is a plus. WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment. The employee will perform repetitive motions using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. Hybrid Eligibility This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form. EEO Statement Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. Reasonable Accommodations Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis. .

Title: Research and Engagement Services, Social Sciences Librarian 3 Location: Cleveland United States Job Description: Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $65,780 and $83,212, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess. Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE The Research and Engagement Services Librarian plays a pivotal role in advancing research, teaching, and learning within a vibrant and innovative Social Sciences community, with a primary focus on Business Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and related disciplines. The Librarian will work independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to academic success and advance strategic initiatives through a balanced portfolio of key activities: research support, client engagement, instruction, and collection management. The Kelvin Smith Library is deeply committed to promoting a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect where all people are welcome, heard, empowered, and valued. This role is ideal for a librarian who is excited to leverage emerging technologies, is familiar with scholarly communication and data services, and can be a conduit for interdisciplinary collaboration. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Research, Teaching, and Learning Support: Serve as a trusted partner to faculty and students in academic research and teaching related to social sciences disciplines. Provide expert guidance in scholarly communication, open access publishing, and research impact and visibility. Provide guidance on researching with data, including finding and using data, across multiple disciplines. Offer responsive research support through consultations, chat, and on-call services. (30%) - Campus Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, faculty, and departments to understand their evolving needs. Promote library services and resources through targeted outreach. Champion emerging forms of scholarship and foster interdisciplinary collaborations that expand the library¿s impact across campus. (20%) - Instruction: Design and deliver high-impact instruction that fosters information fluency and research skills. Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources into the curriculum using innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and data literacies. (15%) - Collections Management: Select, evaluate, and manage budget allocations for resources that meet the specialized needs of business management and social sciences programs and align with university priorities and library goals. Engage with discipline-specific resources such as company, industry, and market information; financial datasets; and statistics. (15%) - Actively participate in library and campus committees to foster collaboration, advance strategic initiatives, and help shape policies and procedures that support student and faculty success. (7%) - Contribute to the library, the institution, and the profession through sustained and progressive scholarship, creative expression, and service at the state, regional, national, or international level; contributions will support the advancement of librarianship and increase service to the University and community. Keeps abreast of trends for libraries in higher education. (6%) - Contribute to a work environment that promotes and maintains a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect. (6%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform other duties as assigned. (1%) CONTACTS Department: Regular contact with the Head of Research and Engagement Services to ensure excellent service. Moderate contact with staff at all levels of the organization to provide library services, including discipline-specific collaboration with Social Sciences and STEM Research and Engagement Librarians. Occasional contact with managers and staff of other units in the library as required by projects. University: Frequent consultation with faculty and staff, including assigned liaison faculty, campus committees, and other department administrators to support research and teaching. Consult occasionally with other campus libraries to coordinate and provide library services. External: Participate in local, regional, and national professional organizations. Occasional contact with vendors to support resource selections in assigned subject areas. Students: Frequent communication with students to provide assistance and information resources to support their education and research needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may supervise nonexempt staff and/or student employees. QUALIFICATIONS Librarian level: Appointment to the level of Librarian 3 assumes that all requirements of the level will be met and sustained, that the individual will demonstrate continued and outstanding growth in the profession, and perform existing duties and responsibilities at the highest level. Librarian levels are outlined in the librarian handbook. Education: A Masters degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of relevant library experience. Experience: 6 years of related experience may be required or preferred REQUIRED SKILLS - Subject Expertise: Knowledge of social sciences disciplines, particularly business management, finance, entrepreneurship and related fields, and a strong understanding of the research lifecycle, scholarly communication, and academic publishing practices. - Research and Instructional Excellence: Provide advanced research support to include knowledge of new forms of scholarship, scholarly communication practices, and data management. Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering instruction and applying best practices in information and AI literacies. - Collection Development: Experience in evaluating, selecting, and managing collections that support social sciences and management disciplines, including specialized resources like company, industry, and market information; financial datasets; and statistics. - Strategic Thinking and Innovation: Proven ability to make informed, strategic decisions and apply innovative approaches to library services, instruction, and resource development. - Collaboration and Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to diplomacy and teamwork. - Technological Fluency: Skilled in leveraging emerging technologies and tools to enhance research, teaching, and learning ¿ especially in areas such as GenAI, open scholarship, data management, and research impact and visibility. - Project and Time Management: Effective organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment. - Professional Engagement: Evidence of professional contributions and/or professional service at the state, regional, national, or international level; notable contributions to advance librarianship and increase service to the academic community. - Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. - Ability to meet consistent attendance. - Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face. WORKING CONDITIONS General office/library environment. This position is hybrid-eligible in accordance with CWRU¿s hybrid program and the needs of the library. Hybrid Eligibility This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form. EEO Statement Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. Reasonable Accommodations Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis. .