Junior Scientific Officer (NMR)

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About Department of Chemistry:

The Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University is a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary learning and advanced research in the chemical sciences. Located in Sonepat, Haryana, the department offers rigorous undergraduate and Ph.D. programs that bridge chemistry with physics, biology, and computational sciences, preparing students for diverse scientific challenges. The department emphasizes cutting-edge research in areas such as sustainable chemistry, nanoscience, materials, chemical biology, theoretical and computational chemistry. The department has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with modern instrumentation.

The department also fosters collaboration with industry and academic institutions, encouraging innovation, scientific curiosity, and real-world application of knowledge. Its mission is to produce high-quality research and cultivate a new generation of scientists equipped to contribute to global and national scientific advancement.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Operation, management, and maintenance of NMR instrument and facility lab

2. Analysis of samples using appropriate protocols

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed logs of experiments and sample data.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP, GLP).

4. Method Development

• Develop or optimize NMR methods for new compounds or materials in consultation with research groups
• Validate new NMR protocols.

5. Instrument Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance including tuning, calibration, and cryogen refills.
• Troubleshoot issues and liaise with technical support for repairs.

6. Training & Collaboration

• Train other staff or students in NMR operation and safety.
• Conduct training workshops
• Collaborate with research groups at Ashoka University and other institutes.

7. Inventory & Supplies

• Manage consumables like NMR tubes, deuterated solvents, and cryogens.
• Coordinate with vendors or purchasing departments.

8. Lab safety and waste management

• Follow and enforce lab safety protocols, including handling of solvents and cryogens.
• Manage chemical waste disposal in accordance with institutional and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure safe working conditions in the NMR lab.

9. Advertisement of Facilities to Academia and Industry

• Promote the capabilities and availability of NMR services to external academic institutions and industry partners.
• Develop outreach materials, presentations, or participate in events to attract users and increase facility utilization.

10. Any other instructions received from Head, and HR.