We seek a new manager for a well-established ICP-MS lab at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA.  The facility currently comprises Element-1 and Element-XR sector field ICP-MS instruments, ThermoFisher X-series quadrupole, Varian ICP-OES, and New Wave 193nm laser.  Future expansion is envisaged to include multi-collector ICP-MS.  The facility supports research across a broad range of disciplines, primarily focusing on marine geochemistry.  Current major applications include analysis of trace elements in seawater, marine particulates, biogenic carbonates and sediments.
The successful candidate will be experienced in sector field ICP-MS maintenance and method development, well versed in clean trace element analytical techniques, and will have the personal and organizational skills to work with diverse collaborators, train students and post-docs in analytical and instrumental methods, and process and evaluate complex data sets.  Applicants should have, at minimum, a Masters degree in science and substantial ICP-MS experience.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Position is full time and comes with full benefits.  Rutgers University is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, 45 minutes from New York City.

Review of applicants will start immediately, but the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Rob Sherrell: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Inquiries about the position can be made to Dr. Sherrell or Dr. Yair Rosenthal: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Posted on 05.19.11