ICP-MS Laboratory Scientist (Geochemistry)

SLAC

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 154,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training pri

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transport

Job summary

Stanford University’s SIGMA Lab seeks a Research and Development Scientist and Engineer to support high-precision isotopic analyses and method development in a 1000 sq ft clean lab with 3 mass spectrometers. You will work with Stanford researchers on ICP-MS and laser ablation workflows, ensuring QA/QC and data integrity.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, collaboration, and advancing analytic capabilities for geochronology and climate research.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related natural science and three years of experience.
Thorough knowledge of scientific principles in quantitative characterization of materials.
Demonstrated project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop technical and methodological solutions to complex engineering/scientific problems requiring independent analytical thinking and advanced knowledge.
Provide technical direction and training to laboratory users in laboratory techniques and analytical approaches, including data analysis and QA/QC. Laboratory users range from undergraduate students to faculty and senior research staff.
Contribute technical expertise and perform basic research and development to support research programs in the laboratory, including sample selection strategies, calibration, sample preparation for ICP-MS analysis, data processing.
Collaborate with laboratory staff on technique development and to ensure optimal operations using both laser ablation and solution modes.
Design and develop new analytical methods to co-evolve capabilities with user needs.
Develop, uphold, and document rigorous data quality requirements for lab users.
Coordinate and organize daily operations, purchase consumables, lab and instrument cleaning and maintenance.
Maintain compliance with university, state and federal health and safety requirements, including the permit, handling and storage of radioactive materials.