Associate R&D Technical Services Staff

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) at the University of Mississippi is seeking a qualified staff member to serve on a team that provides infrastructure support to the School of Pharmacy. This non-supervisory Associate R&D Technical Services Staff person will support facilities, and other equipment used by the SOP on the Oxford Campus and environs. The SOP Infrastructure Team, which consists of facilities and information technology staff, is dedicated to cost-effective and efficient operations that support SOP programs.

Examples of Work Performed

• Investigates availability and costs of research equipment, parts and service, and offers economic alternatives more suitable for research budgets, in addition to negotiation of maintenance contracts.

• Creates and maintains notifications to the Facilities Management department for building and equipment repairs.

• Ensures proper account numbers are assigned to notifications. Follows up to ensure work was completed.

• Coordinates relocation of facilities, including implementation of operations.

• Ensures that equipment inventory is current, and assists in audits.

• Incumbent will utilize communication skills, including interaction with service and construction personnel to convey detailed instructions toward specific goals.

• Incumbent will utilize organizational skills, including logistics planning.

• Incumbent will utilize basic mechanical and electronic skills, and experience in facilities design and implementation.

Essential Functions

1. Evaluates and resolves facilities issues by direct communication with School of Pharmacy faculty and staff and vendor representatives.

2. Ensures that buildings and equipment are properly maintained.

3. Ensures that equipment inventory is current, and assists in audits.

4. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Education: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.