[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Staff Associate I - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

[Aileen Goldberg]

*Senior Staff Associate I *

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University (LDEO)

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University located in 
Palisades, New York, is seeking a Senior Staff Associate I to oversee 
day-to-day operation of the organic geochemistry laboratory.  The 
successful candidate will oversee the general operation and maintenance 
of the facility, including ordering supplies, billing lab users, and 
handling EH&S compliance with oversight from laboratory PIs.  Operate 
and conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory 
equipment/instrumentation including but not limited to an Accelerated 
Solvent Extractor, gas chromatographs, mass selective detector and other 
lab equipment and facilities. Provide training and oversight of 
laboratory users such as students, research assistants, postdocs, and 
visiting scientists in laboratory methods and instrument use.  Oversee 
and conduct sample analyses for lab users’ research projects, including 
method development, sample management, chemical analysis, oversight of 
research assistants’ work, and data reporting.  Participate in data 
analysis of laboratory results and assist with preparation of research 
manuscripts and grant proposals.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

  * Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
  * Train and oversee laboratory users such as students, research
    assistants, postdocs, and visiting scientists.
  * Oversee and conduct sample analyses for research projects.
  * Perform data quality assurance, data analysis, and data reporting.
  * Assist with preparation of research manuscripts and grant proposals.
  * General oversight and operation of the lab such as conduct
    inventories and order solvents, gases, consumables, management of
    hazardous waste and other activities.
  * Keep records of lab users to support billing for the cost center.
  * Will receive minimal supervision and direction from the Lamont
    Associate Research Professor.  Will exercise independent judgment
    within flexible parameters set by the Lamont Associate Research
    Professor.
  * Submits monthly billing for cost center but is not responsible for
    laboratory accounts or budgeting.

*Qualifications:*

  * Bachelor’s degree in geology, chemistry or a closely related
    discipline and 6 years of experience with organic geochemistry,
    laboratory protocols, and related instrumentation required or a
    Master’s degree in geology, chemistry or a closely related
    discipline and 4 years of experience with organic geochemistry,
    laboratory protocols, and related instrumentation.
  * Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
  * Must be independent and self-reliant and have excellent written and
    verbal communication skills; English skills required.
  * Must have technical understanding of operation and maintenance of
    specialized and costly devices.  Submits monthly billing for cost
    center but is not responsible for laboratory accounts or budgeting.

Appointments are made on a fiscal year basis and are eligible for 
renewal each July 1st, contingent upon performance and funding.

The search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears 
and will continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University benefits are offered with this Officer of Research 
appointment.

For more information about this position and to submit your cover 
letter, CV, and contact information for (3) professional references, 
please use the following link: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#/82489

/Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race / Gender / 
Veteran / Disability///

/The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion, and encourages 
applications from members of underrepresented minority groups./

/We accept online applications only./

-- 
Aileen Goldberg  (Pronouns: she/her)
Recruitment Specialist

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | EARTH INSTITUTE
Palisades, New York
Phone During Remote Operations: 917.991.5925
www.ldeo.columbia.edu
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