Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst (CS27-078)

Description

Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst (CS27-078)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst (CS27-078) . As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Ethanol Plant Scientific Analyst provides advanced scientific analytical and technical expertise in support of NCERCs research pilot plant operations and commercial analytical services programs.
• The position is responsible for conducting complex laboratory analyses ensuring data quality and integrity interpreting experimental results developing and validating analytical methods troubleshooting sophisticated scientific instrumentation and supporting client-sponsored research initiatives.
• The position serves as a technical resource to researchers engineers clients and laboratory personnel by providing scientific leadership maintaining compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards and supporting the successful execution of research and commercial projects.
• Through accurate data generation method development and operational oversight this position contributes directly to NCERCs reputation as a leading biofuels research and commercialization center.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1. A. Bachelors degree in life science or closely related field AND two (2) years industrial and/or commercial lab experience.
OR
B. Associates in Applied Science (AAS) AND four (4) years of industrial and/or commercial lab experience.
OR
C. Masters degree in life science or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related scientific discipline and experience supporting commercial pilot-scale or research laboratory operations.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 1352 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas
SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number participation confirmation or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements including completion and maintenance of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at:

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email .

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