Junior Scientific Officer - Inductive coupled plasma-Mass spectrometry

VIT; Vellore; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT in Tamil Nadu, India seeks a skilled analyst to operate ICP-MS and ICP-OES for elemental and trace-element analyses. The role involves sample preparation, calibration, data acquisition, and reporting to support faculty, researchers, and students.

The candidate should have a BTech or MSc and at least two years of hands-on instrument experience, with a focus on maintaining instrument performance and providing technical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualification: BTech/MSc required.
• Minimum two years of experience handling the instrument.
• Experience with data interpretation and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate ICP-MS and ICP-OES for elemental and trace-element analysis.
• Perform sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, and data acquisition.
• Analyze and interpret results and prepare technical reports.
• Provide technical support to faculty, researchers, and students.
• Ensure routine maintenance, calibration, and optimal instrument performance.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and coordinate servicing and repairs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Troubleshooting

Education

BTech/M.Sc

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Qualification: BTech/M.Sc

Experience: Minimum two years of experience in handling the instrument

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate ICP-MS and ICP-OES for elemental and trace-element analysis.
• Perform sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, and data acquisition.
• Analyze and interpret results and prepare technical reports.
• Provide technical support to faculty, researchers, and students.
• Ensure routine maintenance, calibration, and optimal instrument performance.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and coordinate servicing and repairs.