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Washington State University DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Washington State University announces an Research Technician position to assist with daily operations of the University stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer facility. The facility contains two ThermoFinnigan Delta XP isotope ratio mass spectrometers, two ThermoFinnigan Delta V isotope mass spectrometers, a Thermo DSQ GC-MS and supporting peripheral equipment. Peripherals include two elemental analyzers, a pyrolysis elemental analyzer, two dual inlets, two gas bench systems, two gas chromatographs, and a Picarro water isotope analyzer. The successful candidate will assist the laboratory manager with day-to-day operations of the facility, including operation and maintenance, sample processing, and oversight of student workers. Additional job duties my also include preparation and monitoring of microbial cultures for nitrate analysis of groundwater. SUPPORT The successful candidate will be able to interact with other research facilities on campus. This includes stable isotope capabilities in the School of Biological Sciences, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Laboratory for Atmospheric Research, and the Center for Environmental Research, Education and Outreach (CEREO) (http://www.cereo.wsu.edu/). QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have at least a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Physics, or a related field. Demonstrated technical ability and previous experience with related instrumentation is highly desirable. UNIVERSITY Washington State University is a land-grant research institution with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. There are seven colleges offering doctoral degrees in 44 disciplines, and undergraduate students can choose between majors in 245 fields. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the West; Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment. It is located at the border between the Palouse region of eastern Washington and the northern Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Oregon so there are numerous opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. TO APPLY Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact details (including E-mail addresses) to: Benjamin A. Harlow, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4236. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509.-335-1259(f), or [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . Benjamin Harlow Manager, Stable Isotope Core Laboratory Washington State University School of Biological Sciences G-81 Eastlick Pullman, WA 99164-4236 Office: 509-335-6161 Lab: 509-335-6154 Fax: 509-335-3184 Laboratory for Biotechnology and Bioanalysis (LBB2) Stable Isotope Core http://www.isotopes.wsu.edu <http://www.isotopes.wsu.edu/>
