Research Technician II

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Research Technician II to support U-series dating research. Responsibilities include preparing samples and operating mass spectrometry equipment. Ideal candidates will have relevant lab experience and educational backgrounds in Geosciences or similar fields.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a clean lab setting.
• Completed courses in Field Methods.
• Experience with laser ablation.

Responsibilities

• Setting up U-series dating and making standards.
• Processing carbonate samples for U-series dating.
• Running samples in the mass spectrometer lab.

Skills

Ion chromatography

Data reduction

Sample preparation

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences

Tools

Quadrupole mass spectrometer

Job description

Job Description - Research Technician II (2502334)

Research Technician II

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) year of experience working in a clean lab, particularly doing ion chromatography.Experience using a quadrupole mass spectrometer.Experience with data reduction.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Geosciences or a related field. Completed courses in Field Methods. Experience preparing samples for laser ablation and setting up runs.

Brief Description of Duties:
Working under the general supervision of the faculty Principal Investigator, the Research Technician will be responsible for setting up U-series dating at Stony Brook. This work will require making and calibrating standards and setting up the mass spectrometer for these measurements. Once the method is established, the technician will be responsible for processing carbonate samples for U-series dating.

Duties:

• Sample preparation and chemistry in the clean lab.
• Running samples and data reduction in the mass spectrometer lab.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Job Number:

Job Number:

2502334

Official Job Title : Research Technician II

Job Field

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Posting Start Date

Posting End Date

Posting End Date

: Jul 5, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Salary : $20.00/hour

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : N6

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook