Position Announcements
Technician-Organic Geochemistry
RESEARCH SCIENTIST / ENGINEER 2
Research Description: Reconstructing Earth’s climate from the
molecular and isotopic composition of organic matter in
ocean and lake sediments. Active projects consist of:
reconstructing the hydrologic conditions of the tropical Pacific
region during the last 2,000 years from the hydrogen isotopic
composition of lipid biomarkers in lake, bog and marine
sediments, and determining the environmental conditions that
influence hydrogen isotope fractionation in algal lipids.
Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain the following analytical
equipment in good working order: (1) Thermo (Finigan) Delta
V isotope ratio mass spectrometer with GC-combustion
interface and TC/EA inlet systems, (2) Agilent 1100 HPLC with
single quadrupole mass spectrometer and fraction collector,
(3) two Agilent 6890 GCs, one with an Agilent 5975 mass
spectrometer, the other with a flame ionization detector, (4)
Dionex ASE-200 pressurized solvent extractor. Perform
molecular and isotopic analyses of lipids from marine and lake
sediment and particulate matter using the listed equipment.
Apply established methods as well as develop new methods
for those analyses. Instruct students and visitors on the use
of the analytical equipment. Assist in the culturing of marine
phytoplankton. Maintain, order and organize laboratory
supplies, materials and equipment. Process and archive water,
particulate and sediment samples. Help plan expeditions
worldwide to collect geologic samples. Gather and organize
data generated in the lab into spreadsheets and charts.
Salary: $42,192 per year ($3516/mo).
Education Requirements: MS in analytical chemistry, organic
chemistry, organic geochemistry, chemical engineering or
related field. A BS with substantial experience in analytical
chemistry is also acceptable.
Experience Requirements: 3 years in a laboratory setting.
TO APPLY:
1. go to http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/
2. after the login pages, Search for the job by typing in
Req#66600.
3. follow the instructions to apply for the job.
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RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2
Req #: 66600
Department: SCHOOL of OCEANOGRAPHY
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 07/28/2010
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary:
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate
with qualifications and experience.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the
nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our
people are the most important asset in our pursuit of
achieving excellence in education, research, and community
service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and
professional growth opportunities, but also an environment
noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual
excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The School of Oceanography fosters continued advancement
of the ocean sciences, solutions to problems of societal
relevance, and public awareness of the marine environment. It
is at the forefront of creating knowledge and understanding
about the ocean through observation, theory, modeling and
technological innovation. The School focuses on learning and
discovery, equipping students with knowledge and insights,
scholarly methods, scientific tools and communication skills.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist
Engineer 2 to support research in reconstructing Earth's
climate from the molecular and isotopic composition of
organic matter in ocean and lake sediments. Active projects
consist of: reconstructing the hydrologic conditions of the
tropical Pacific region during the last 2,000 years from the
hydrogen isotopic composition of lipid biomarkers in lake,
bog and marine sediments, and determining the
environmental conditions that influence hydrogen isotope
fractionation in algal lipids.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the following analytical equipment in good working
order:
(1) Thermo (Finigan) Delta V isotope ratio mass spectrometer
with GC-combustion interface and TC/EA inlet systems,
(2) Agilent 1100 HPLC with single quadrupole mass
spectrometer and fraction collector,
(3) two Agilent 6890 GCs, one with an Agilent 5975 mass
spectrometer, the other with a flame ionization detector,
(4) Dionex ASE-200 pressurized solvent extractor.
Perform molecular and isotopic analyses of lipids from marine
and lake sediment and particulate matter using the listed
equipment. Apply established methods as well as develop new
methods for those analyses. Instruct students and visitors on
the use of the analytical equipment. Assist in the culturing of
marine phytoplankton. Maintain, order and organize
laboratory supplies, materials and equipment. Process and
archive water, particulate and sediment samples. Help plan
expeditions worldwide to collect geologic samples. Gather
and organize data generated in the lab into spreadsheets and
charts.
Requirements:
MS in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, organic
geochemistry, chemical engineering or related field. A BS with
substantial experience in analytical chemistry is also
acceptable.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all
minimum qualifications except when there are legal
requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background
verification will be required prior to hire.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and
work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits
for this position, please visit our website, click here.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes
completing an online cover letter assessment as well as the
Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional
information that will be used in the evaluation process. The
assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete
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Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you
will not be considered for this position until the assessment is
complete.