Onsite ICP-MS Research Scientist — Isotopic Analysis

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 18+ days/year

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability seeks a Research and Development Scientist and Engineer for the SIGMA lab. You will work with Stanford researchers on high-precision isotopic analyses of waters, earth materials, and environmental samples using ICP‑MS and laser ablation techniques.

The role involves developing new analytical methods, enabling rigorous QA/QC, and coordinating daily lab operations while ensuring safety compliance with university regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related natural science with 3 years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of quantitative characterization of materials.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical and methodological solutions to complex problems requiring independent analytical thinking.
• Provide technical direction and training to laboratory users in techniques and QA/QC.
• Contribute basic research and development to support lab programs, including sample prep and data processing.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geochemistry/Analytical Chemistry

MS in Geochemistry/Environmental Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

ICP‑MS

Laser ablation ICP‑MS

Ion exchange chromatography

Job description

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability seeks a Research and Development Scientist and Engineer for the SIGMA lab. You will work with Stanford researchers on high-precision isotopic analyses of waters, earth materials, and environmental samples using ICP‑MS and laser ablation techniques.

The role involves developing new analytical methods, enabling rigorous QA/QC, and coordinating daily lab operations while ensuring safety compliance with university regulations.