Petroleum Geochemistry Scientist — Instrumentation Pro

Geological Survey; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, Lakewood, Colorado.

Salary: GS-12: $99,800 (Step 01) to $129,742 (Step 10). The incumbent will perform geochemical analyses on petroleum-related materials and environmental samples, operate and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation, and ensure data quality within the Laboratory Information Management System.

Responsibilities

• Performs various geochemical analyses on geologic and environmental materials (e.g., petroleum, extracts, rocks, sediments).
• Submits and validates data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Operates and maintains instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, isotope-ratio MS, GC-MS, carbon analyzers.
• Follows SOPs and trains others as needed.
• Develops and documents method modifications under Quality Management System requirements.

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Region, Central Energy Resources Science Center, Lakewood, Colorado.

Salary: GS-12: $99,800 (Step 01) to $129,742 (Step 10). The incumbent will perform geochemical analyses on petroleum-related materials and environmental samples, operate and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation, and ensure data quality within the Laboratory Information Management System.