Staff Scientist

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Posted: 28-Apr-24

Location: Pasadena, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5217026

Staff Scientist
Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Term
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
This full-time, term position is tasked with organizing and executing analytical work central to examining the elemental concentration and Ca isotopic composition of biological samples; data processing and interpretation; preparation of scientific report and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications derived from this work. Analytical work will be performed at the Isotoparium, using a Multi Collector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass-Spectrometer (MC-ICPMS). This is a 3-year term position.
Essential Job Duties

• Chemical purification of relevant elements of interest from solid and liquid samples by column chromatography.
• High-resolution concentration and isotope analysis of biological samples by mass spectrometry.
• Processing and interpretation of mass spectrometric data.
• Data interpretation and reporting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Instrument/laboratory preventive and corrective maintenance with the assistance of other lab members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Geochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a class 1000 clean laboratory and performing high-precision isotopic analysis of calcium isotopes.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using, maintaining, and servicing Q-ICPMS and MC-ICPMS or TIMS instruments and their accessories (chillers, inlet systems).
• Knowledge of the stable isotope geochemistry of calcium.
• Knowledge of any preferred statistical analysis tools (Python, R, etc.).
• Skilled in the operation of high-resolution isotope ratio mass spectrometers, including the Thermo Fisher Neptune Plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in the field of isotope metallomics (i.e., the application of isotope geochemical techniques to the study of human health).

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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