Research Associate I - Isotope Geochemistry at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The Ocean Science Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full tie Research Associate 1 for the Laboratory for Organic and Stable Isotope Geochemistry.

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Maintain and operate three mass spectrometry systems: an Agilent gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer, a Thermo gas-chromatograph/elemental analyzer-isotope ratio mass spectrometer, and an Elementar elemental analyzer-isotope ratio mass spectrometer.

  
  


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  Wet chemical preparation of samples for compound-specific isotope analysis, isotope analysis, and data corrections.

  
  


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  Maintain inventories of laboratory consumables and organic sampling and preparation equipment and standardize and initiate purchasing as needed.

  
  


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  Manage and organize sample inventories and instrumental data in electronic databases.

  
  


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  Develop and/or maintain updated written laboratory protocols, instrument operation and lab-specific safety processes, including chemical safety as related to instrument usage.

  
  


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  Train laboratory personnel in lab-specific safety and instrument protocols.

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required in relevant field


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  At least 1 year hands-on experience with isotope mass spectrometry instrumentation and data handling is preferred.

  
  


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  At least 3 years experience with wet chemistry preparations and safety protocols preferred.

  
  


• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.


• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A5 Apply Now