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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Earth Science Jobs,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My research group at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is looking to fill a postbaccalaureate research position in isotope geochemistry.
<b>If you have or will soon have a Bachelor’s degree</b> and have some experience working in a chemistry lab and/or mass spectrometers, we’d love to hear from you!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can find more information below and at the following link:
<a href="https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O">https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O</a> The salary range is
<b>$5,380–$7,270 monthly.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The position is for one year, with an opportunity to renew for a second year. You will get a full benefits package, relocation assistance, 401(k), and other benefits like any other employee (despite what your title “Academic Graduate Appointee”
sounds like). This position does not require U.S. citizenship. Several others who have been in this position have used the experience as a springboard for graduate school or other research staff positions here and elsewhere.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CYC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Christine Y. Chen<br>
Pronouns: she/her<br>
</span>Postdoctoral Researcher<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cosmochemical & Isotopic Signatures Group<span style="color:black"><br>
</span>Nuclear & Chemical Sciences Division<span style="color:black"><br>
</span>Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory<span style="color:black"><br>
</span>P.O. Box 808, L-231<span style="color:black"><br>
</span>Livermore, CA 94550-9900 USA<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:cychen@llnl.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">cychen@llnl.gov</span></a><br>
Website: <a href="https://people.llnl.gov/chen127"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://people.llnl.gov/chen127</span></a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Analytical Chemist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Employer: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O">
https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Job description</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We have an opening for an Analytical Chemist to perform sample preparation and isotopic analysis by high precision mass spectrometry. Your work involves digestions of a variety of geological and radiological sample types, chemical purifications
in a clean-room laboratory setting, and isotopic analysis by multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) or thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS). This opportunity is in the Cosmochemical and Isotopic Sciences group in the
Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division (NACS).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You will <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Perform sample digestions and preparations of a variety of radiological, environmental and geologic sample types.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Purify actinides or stable trace elements from sample matrix for isotopic analysis by MC-ICP-MS or TIMS.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Assist with isotopic analysis of samples by MC-ICP-MS or TIMS.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Maintain a stock of clean labware and reagents necessary to support sample preparation and analysis, including re-ordering of general lab supplies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notes to ensure quality control of analytical results and to support preparation of reports.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Collaborate with group members and the principal investigator on multiple projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Present formal and informal overviews of analytical process flow or results at group meetings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Perform other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Bachelor’s degree in Geochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience with sample digestion techniques using concentrated acids.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience performing sample purifications using selective extraction media or chromatographic separation methods.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience performing sample preparation or other work in a clean room environment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience with critical data record keeping in a laboratory environment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience using standard software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Experience documenting and presenting research results.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work in a collaborative research environment.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications We Desire<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Experience performing low-blank sample preparation of trace-level analytes in a clean room environment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Experience performing isotopic analysis by MC-ICP-MS or TIMS.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Intermediate skill with a programming language such as Python, R or Matlab.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Flexible Benefits Package<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">401(k)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Relocation Assistance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Education Reimbursement Program<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit
<a href="https://www.llnl.gov/diversity">https://www.llnl.gov/diversity</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Our core beliefs - visit
<a href="https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values">https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values</a>
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">Employee engagement - visit
<a href="https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement">https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O">
https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/REF4491O</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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