[ES_JOBS_NET] Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Manager at Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory, Washington DC

[Aline Niyonkuru]

*Job: Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Manager*
<https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/mass-spectrometry-laboratory-manager/>

*Organization: Carnegie Institution for Science*

*Department: *EPL – Earth and Planets Laboratory
<https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/epl/>

*Location: *Washington, DC


The Earth and Planets Laboratory, Carnegie Institution for Science is a
U.S.-based non-profit, private research institution headquartered in
Washington, DC. Andrew Carnegie founded the Carnegie Institution of
Washington in 1902 as an organization for scientific discovery to serve as
a home to exceptional individuals—men and women—with imagination and
extraordinary dedication capable of working at the cutting edge of their
fields. Carnegie investigators are leaders in the fields of plant biology,
developmental biology, Earth and planetary sciences, astronomy, and global
ecology.


The Carnegie Institution for Science invites applications for the position
of laboratory manager of the mass spectrometry facilities for the
Geochemistry/Cosmochemistry Group of the Earth and Planets Laboratory
(EPL). The Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry Group consists of five
scientific staff, 3 scientific support staff, and 3–5 postdoctoral fellows
at any one time, as well as visitors from other institutions. See
https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/


The prospective employee will work at the Earth and Planets Laboratory,
Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C. The employee will hold
a 12-month salaried appointment supported by the Carnegie endowment. The
Carnegie Institution has a deep commitment to scientific excellence and
diversity; we strongly encourage applications from candidates who will
enrich and foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Carnegie
offers a competitive salary and benefits package including parental leave,
health care, and retirement. EPL, formed from the combination of the
Department of Terrestrial Magnetism and the Geophysical Laboratory in 2020,
carries out a broad research program in geochemistry/ cosmochemistry,
geophysics, volcanology experimental petrology, materials science, and
astronomy/planetary science.

*Primary Responsibilities Include:*

   - Oversight of all aspects of the Mass Spectrometry Laboratory facilities
   - Development of isotopic geochemical and cosmochemical analytical
   techniques in concert with scientific staff and postdoctoral fellows
   - Maintenance and operation of five mass spectrometers: two TIMS (Thermo
   Scientific Triton XT and Isotopx Phoenix), one MC-ICP-MS (Nu Plasma II),
   two quadrupole ICP-MS (Thermo Scientific iCAP Q and Agilent 8900 Triple
   Quad) and an excimer laser ablation system (Teledyne Iridia)
   - Supervision/training of post-doctoral fellows and visiting scientists
   for independent operation

*Required Qualifications:*

   - MS or PhD in geology, geochemistry, or a similar scientific discipline
   - A minimum of 2 years of experience in an isotope geochemistry
   laboratory
   - Commitment to scientific excellence and a collegial and inclusive
   workplace

Independent research is encouraged as time allows.

*Application Materials Required:*

   -  Cover Letter
   -  Resume
   -  Contact Information for 3 references

Apply through the Carnegie Institution job site. Review and consideration
of applicants will begin after December 15, 2023. Informal inquiries and
questions about this position should be sent to the search committee chair,
Steven Shirey at sshirey at carnegiescience.edu.


*Only complete applications submitted via the Carnegie website
<https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/mass-spectrometry-laboratory-manager/>
will be considered.*

At Carnegie, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community. We believe academic environments should be places where diverse
groups of people with a variety of viewpoints and ideas can thrive and work
together. As such, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups
and backgrounds to apply. The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender,
race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected
group status.

*Apply Now* <https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/apply/84717/>
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