IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group - Seattle, WA

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Seattle, WA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Brooks Applied Labs (BAL) is an analytical chemistry laboratory located in Seattle, WA, specializing in trace metals analysis and speciation to support the environmental, food, and pharmaceutical market sectors. This position offers the opportunity to work in a commercial laboratory while pursuing individual research in analytical chemistry using Multi Collector ICPMS. As a Research Chemist, you will be primarily responsible for the 2 Multi Collector ICPMS instruments (Nu Plasma 1700 and Nu Plasma HR), an Iridia Laser Ablation system, and an Agilent 8800 ICP-MS/MS system in our lab. You are expected to direct and/or perform research on various isotope systems such as Hg, Se, Pb, Sr, Li, and B in various matrices. You will be expected to publish your research results in scientific publications. You will also work closely with our clients and academic partners to solve their analytical problems. Our new Center for Isotopic Studies lab also houses other instruments such as 3 IRMS systems with various peripherals as well as GCs, LCs, and various other mass spectrometers available for collaborations.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and/or perform research on various isotope systems such as Hg, Se, Pb, Sr, Li, and B in various matrices.
  • Manage and maintain the Multi Collector ICPMS instruments (Nu Plasma 1700 and Nu Plasma HR), Iridia Laser Ablation system, and Agilent 8800 ICP-MS/MS system.
  • Publish research results in scientific publications.
  • Collaborate with clients and academic partners to solve analytical problems.

Requirements

  • A PhD in chemistry, environmental science, or a closely-related field, with a proven track record of publications on Multi Collector ICPMS (required).
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Nu Multi Collector ICP-MS (required).
  • Strong knowledge and experience in purification of elements from complex matrices for MC-ICP-MS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in quantitative bulk analysis and/or elemental imaging using LA-ICP-MS (preferred).
  • Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects at the same time.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health and dependent care FSA plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation
  • 3 days paid bereavement leave
  • 6 paid holidays per year
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