Onsite ICP-MS Lab Scientist: Geochemistry & Method Dev

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The SIGMA shared lab facility at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking a Research and Development Scientist and Engineer to support high-precision isotopic composition determinations. You will work with Stanford researchers using ICP-MS, laser ablation, and wet chemistry for sensitive sample analysis.

Responsibilities include developing analytical methods, training lab users, ensuring data QA/QC, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining health and safety standards on a

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 solutions to complex engineering/scientific problems using analytical thinking and advanced knowledge.
• Provide training to laboratory users in techniques and data analysis, QA/QC.
• Contribute to R&D to support research programs including sample preparation and data processing.
• Collaborate with staff on technique development and optimize operations with laser ablation and solution modes.
• Design and develop new analytical methods to meet user needs and co-evolve capabilities.
• Maintain rigorous data quality requirements for lab users.
• Coordinate daily operations, procure consumables, and ensure lab/instrument maintenance.
• Maintain safety compliance per university/state/federal requirements, including handling of hazardous materials.

Skills

Programming in Matlab

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

R language

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related natural science

M.S. in Geochemistry/Environmental Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

Laser ablation ICP-MS

Ion exchange chromatography

Clean lab digestion

Job description

The SIGMA shared lab facility at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking a Research and Development Scientist and Engineer to support high-precision isotopic composition determinations. You will work with Stanford researchers using ICP-MS, laser ablation, and wet chemistry for sensitive sample analysis.

Responsibilities include developing analytical methods, training lab users, ensuring data QA/QC, coordinating daily operations, and maintaining health and safety standards on a