Geochemical Laboratory Coordinator - 530923

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 204441 - Geological Sciences

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Geochemical Laboratory Coordinator assists in determining and implementing the analytical requirements of the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Geological Sciences, as well as other departments and colleges. Works closely with faculty and students to accomplish timely, accurate, and precise analyses of aqueous samples using chromatographic (IC) and spectroscopic (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GFAA) techniques.

Additional Department Summary: Supports the Geological Elemental Analysis Laboratory (GEAL), with primary responsibility for inorganic chemical, trace-element, and isotope analysis of aqueous and solid samples. The position operates and maintains ICP-OES, ion chromatography, ICP-MS/LA-ICP-MS, and microwave digestion systems; prepares and analyzes samples; develops and validates analytical methods; manages quality-control records; supports laboratory safety and organization; and trains and assists laboratory users.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in geochemistry or chemistry and two (2) years of laboratory experience ; OR doctorate in geochemistry or chemistry and some laboratory experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of ICP-MS, laser-ablation ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ion chromatography, and related analytical workflows; instrument calibration, tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting; microwave-assisted acid digestion and other sample-preparation methods; trace-element and isotope analysis; analytical method development and validation; QA/QC and data management; chemical hygiene, PPE, waste management, laboratory safety, inventory, and instrument scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in geochemistry, analytical chemistry, geology/earth sciences, environmental chemistry/science, or a closely related field.

Hands-on experience operating and maintaining advanced geochemical analytical instrumentation, especially ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and ion chromatographs. Experience with trace-element or isotope analysis, analytical method development, QA/QC, scientific data interpretation, laboratory safety/compliance, and training students or other laboratory users is preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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