Assistant Project Scientist

Assistant Project Scientist

University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number : JPF07972

Experimental Isotope Laboratory Manager Job Description

The candidate must hold a PhD in geochemistry at the time of hiring. The candidate must have detailed knowledge of non-traditional stable isotope systems and high-pressure high-temperature experiments. The candidate must have demonstrated skills and experience in conducting research using piston cylinder apparatuses, gas-mixing furnaces, clean lab facilities, and MC-ICPMS. Experiences in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, outreach with groups under-represented in STEM, and course instruction and development will be preferred.

Experimental Geochemistry Laboratory Supervision (30%) : Manager will be responsible for maintaining the piston cylinders and gas-mixing furnaces and associated sample preparation instruments, such as the polish station, diamond saw, furnaces. Duties will include, but not limited to :

• Order supplies and replacement parts, including experimental assemblies, polishing supplies, containers, crucibles, wires, thermocouples, chemicals, saw blades, epoxy resin and hardener.
• Initial pressure and temperature calibration for the facilities.
• Maintain furnaces and piston cylinders, repair as necessary and liaison with engineers.
• Update and maintain laboratory safety documentation.

MC-ICPMS Laboratory Supervision (40%) : Manager will be responsible for maintaining the Thermo Neptune MC-ICPMS instrument (which will be upgraded to a Nu Sapphire CC-MC-ICPMS) with assistance from the PI (P. Ni). The manager will also contribute to maintaining the clean laboratory facility. Duties will include, but not limited to :

Research and Teaching Support (30%) : Manager will assist faculty and students in using existing analytical methods in both laboratories. In some instances, this support will include conducting experiments or analyzing samples as requested (and in consultation with the PI, P. Ni). He / she will also help develop new analytical techniques with faculty and students in consultation with the PI (P. Ni).

To apply, please visit : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF07972

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see : UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000376 / DiscHarassAffirmAction

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