Analytical Research Support Specialist I

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a full-time Research Support Spec I in the Department of Entomology. The role supports small molecule quantification using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, coordinating extractions, data collection, and statistical analyses in a collaborative research setting.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry background, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a team, contributing to safety and protocol development.

Qualifikationen

• A Bachelor’s degree or completion of a four‑year formal training program in chemistry, chemical ecology, ecotoxicology, or a related science, plus 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain GC-MS/MS instrumentation and be familiar with LC-MS/MS instrumentation to support small molecule quantification and research.
• Coordinate chemical extraction, sample preparation, data collection, analysis, and basic statistical analysis of environmental and chemistry samples.
• Evaluate, interpret, and summarize analytical data and communicate results to researchers and other clients.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, computers, facilities, and supplies, including ordering materials and coordinating purchases and waste disposal.
• Develop and maintain laboratory protocols and ensure research activities comply with safety requirements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

Ecotoxicology

Data analysis

MS Word

PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or 4-year training in chemistry/related science

Tools

Chromeleon

TraceFinder

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Jobbeschreibung

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a full-time Research Support Spec I in the Department of Entomology. The role supports small molecule quantification using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, coordinating extractions, data collection, and statistical analyses in a collaborative research setting.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry background, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a team, contributing to safety and protocol development.