RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years experience generating & interpreting 14C and staple isotope data from both modern & ancient samples.

Experience training others on IRMS instrumentation (eg., dual inlet IRMS).

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for complex sample preparation and analysis, including elemental analysis and continuous flow isotope ratio instrumentation (TC/EA -IRMS, EA-IRMS and dual inlet IRMS) for carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen in conjunction with dating and natural product laboratories, and coordination of samples within CAIS for processing on EA/IRMS.

The incumbent assists in the training of personnel and students in instrument operation, troubleshooting problems when they arise, and works with the Lab PI and Lab Supervisor to resolve problems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Skilled in the preparation and analysis of samples in an analytical chemistry laboratory, specifically for elemental and/or isotopic content. Chemistry laboratory experience, preferred ISO accreditation experience.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30 – 40 lbs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Natural Products, Biobase, and stable isotope sample preparation and analysis using laboratory instrumentation to include:

• AMS target preparation
• IRMS
• Isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS)

Percentage of time: 70

Log in samples to ensure chain-of-custody requirements are met.

Ensure assigned project-specific analytical schedules are met.

Troubleshoot & interpret analytical results for assigned projects in conjunction with Lab PI and/or Lab Supervisor.

Adjust lab procedures for assigned projects in conjunction with Lab PI and/or Lab Supervisor.

Assist with development of new analytical procedures.

Percentage of time: 20

Maintain laboratory organization.

Monitor safety issues.

Maintain inventory of chemicals and lab supplies.

Order lab supplies as necessary.

Percentage of time: 10