[ES_JOBS_NET] Stable Isotope Lab Manager at U. Washington

[Paul Quay]

The College of the Environment at the University of Washington seeks a 
full-time research scientist to operate and manage an isotope ratio mass 
spectrometry facility under the direction of Professors Paul Quay and 
Gordon Holtgrieve. Typical projects include carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and 
hydrogen isotope analysis of dissolved inorganic carbon, dissolved 
gases, particulate organic matter, and compound-specific analysis of 
lipids and amino acids using both dual inlet and continuous flow 
methods. Core responsibilities will include instrument operation and 
maintenance (two ThermoFisher 253s and a DELTA V isotope ratio mass 
spectrometers, Agilent 5890 GC, Picarro CRDS, and Pfeiffer Prisma 
quadrupole mass spectrometer), sample preparation, instrument 
calibration, methodology development, purchasing lab consumables and 
equipment, maintenance of lab records, training and supervising users 
(mainly students), data processing, and quality control. There will be 
opportunities to participate in field work and for professional growth 
via participation in publications, conferences and methods development.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in geochemistry, 
chemistry, experimental physics, earth sciences, or a related 
discipline. The candidate should be organized, detail oriented, 
independent and accustomed to working with multiple users of varying 
skill levels. Experience with isotope ratio mass spectrometer operation 
and sample preparation is required and previous experience with analytic 
organic chemistry using gas chromatography is strongly preferred.  The 
ability to master Matlab, R, and/or Python and applications like LabView 
for data processing and instrument control is highly valued. We will 
train the successful applicant on the specific instruments.

This is a one-year position with the strong likelihood of re-appointment 
in subsequent years contingent on performance and funding (i.e., we are 
filling a position held by one individual for the last 10 years). The 
position will be based in the School of Oceanography. Applications will 
be reviewed for a start date that could be as early as June 1, 2018.  
Please use the online system to submit 1) a resume and 2) a cover letter 
highlighting relevant technical experience, evidence of management 
capabilities, why the position fits your career goals and contact 
information for three references (total of 2 page max). The University 
of Washington is part of a thriving research community in the 
cosmopolitan city of Seattle, which is set between the majestic Cascades 
and Puget Sound, and is an affirmative action and equal opportunity 
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, 
protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

For more information and to apply for the position, go to:

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=154815&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1 



-- 
Paul Quay
Richard H. Fleming Professor
School of Oceanography