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<div>We are searching for a <b>Research Specialis</b>t
who will oversee the general usage and maintenance of the <b>Texas A&M University College of Geosciences <a href="https://radiogenic.tamu.edu/" target="_blank">Williams Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Laboratory</a></b>. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The job ad is attached, and the text version is below.<b><br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>To apply</b>, please follow this link: <a href="https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Specialist-II_R-047236-1" target="_blank">https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Research-Specialist-II_R-047236-1</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;line-height:163%;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:163%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Research Specialist <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;line-height:163%;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:163%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">R. Ken Williams ’45 Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences
Laboratory Facility at Texas A&M University <span></span></span></b></p>
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invite applications for a Research Specialist II position for the R. Ken
Williams ’45 Radiogenic Isotope Geosciences Laboratory Facility. The Radiogenic
facility houses a 1500 sq ft trace metal clean lab space, a <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">ThermoFisher Scientific <u>iCAP</u><span> </span>Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer,
a </span><u><span style="color:rgb(33,37,41)">Neptune</span></u><span style="color:rgb(33,37,41)"> high resolution multicollector ICP MS, a </span><u>Triton
Plus</u> Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS), a high-resolution ICP MS <u>Element
XR</u>, and a Photon Machines Analyte 193 Excimer <u>Laser Ablation</u> System.<span></span></span></p>
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facility is overseen by Drs. Fitzsimmons, Marcantonio, Miller, Nana Yobo, and
Roark, from the Departments of Oceanography, Geology & Geophysics, and
Geography.<span> </span>Users include faculty and
students from these departments, the International Ocean Discovery Program
(IODP), and other departments and units across the university.<span></span></span></p>
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successful candidate will oversee the general operation and maintenance of the
facility, including but not limited to: <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Analyzing samples for outside users,
including performing data quality assurance, data analysis, and data reporting;
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Training and managing laboratory
users including students, research assistants, postdocs, and visiting
scientists; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Conducting routine maintenance and
troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">General oversight and operation of
the facility, including efficient and safe operation of the laboratory,
purchasing, and invoicing; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Assisting in methods development for
new laboratory methods; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Participating in facility design,
promotion, planning, and growth; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Performing other duties as assigned.
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Bachelor’s degree in geology,
oceanography, chemistry, or a closely related discipline plus at least 4 years’
related experience with inorganic geochemistry, clean laboratory protocols, and
related instrumentation<span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Masters or PhD degree in geology,
oceanography, chemistry, or a closely related discipline including experience
with inorganic geochemistry, laboratory protocols, and related instrumentation.<span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:125%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Required Special Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities<span></span></span></b></p>
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skills;<span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></p>
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English written and verbal communication skills;<span style="color:black"><span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:125%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:125%;color:rgb(85,85,85)" lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Must be able to multi-task and work cooperatively and
respectfully with others;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Must have technical understanding of
operation and maintenance of mass spectrometers.<span> </span></span><span style="color:black" lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:125%;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability employer committed to
building a culturally diverse educational environment for all visitors,
students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion,
diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and
identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.
Applications from members of minoritized groups are strongly encouraged to
apply and will be actively sought. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:125%;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span> </span>For more information visit </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://radiogenic.tamu.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">https://radiogenic.tamu.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"> or contact Dr. Franco Marcantonio (</span><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:marcantonio@tamu.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">marcantonio@tamu.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN">).</span></p></div>
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