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Senior Development Engineer

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $102,500.00/Yr. - USD $227,700.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 20, 2026
Position Summary The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Department has a tradition of excellence and is ranked among the best in the country, as evidenced by the quality of its programs, the caliber of its faculty, and the excellence of its students. The Department is a leader in cutting-edge research and innovative educational programs. The Department employs over 50 professors pursuing research in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. The goals of this research include synthesizing complex natural products and new nano-materials required to solve the many health and environmental crises facing our planet, and illuminating the molecular mechanisms that regulate the decoding of genetic information. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Demonstrated broad knowledge of magnetic resonance principles and practice. (Required) Ability to teach magnetic resonance principles and experimental details to researchers with a broad range of scientific backgrounds. (Required) Broad knowledge of research and development in chemical, biochemical, and material science, especially with respect to the application of magnetic resonance studies in these fields. (Required) Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting hardware and software problems encountered with magnetic resonance spectrometers. (Required) Demonstrated skill in computer programming and testing. (Required) Demonstrated skill in mechanical and electronic design of chemical instrumentation. (Required) Skill in prioritizing tasks in an environment where a large variety of research is conducted using shared equipment. (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff, faculty, and visitors. (Required) Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and clearly convey information, and explain complex scientific and technical issues. (Required) Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct documents, instruction manuals, descriptions of the facilities and technical capabilities of the equipment. (Required) Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments with the minimal direction and identify potentially more effective methods of operation. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8 am - 5 pm Union/Policy Covered TX-Systemwide Technical Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=R&D%20Engineer%204%20TX%20(40184229)