Laboratory Coordinator I - Geosciences

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• Maintenance and repair of the Organic Geochemistry Laboratory equipment, including but not limited to gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs & mass spectrometers.
• Maintain an orderly workspace, including documentation of all protocols and procedures and a calendar for laboratory and machine use.
• Prepare samples for analysis as needed and conduct data analysis, including data quality control checks. Train students in data analysis and quality control.
• Supervision of undergraduate student employees and students conducting capstone and/or thesis research, including training students in laboratory protocols.
• Ordering of consumable supplies for the Organic Geochemistry Laboratory, including but not limited to chemicals, glassware, gels, replaceable machine parts, and office supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be able to independently fix machines and/or instruments.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively with different groups and individuals.
• Have some knowledge of coding languages, such as MATLAB or Python.
• Be enthusiastic about working with undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in a laboratory setting.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is required.

• Although not required, a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline to the position, i.e., chemistry, biology, environmental science, geography, or geoscience, is preferred.
  
• Previous experience with organic geochemical equipment and analyses is welcomed, though not required.