ICP-MS Technologist / Research Technologist 1-2

About the role

The successful candidate will support operational and R&D efforts in the areas of stable and radioisotope measurements. Responsibilities include independent sample preparation, instrument operation, and data reduction. The role involves operating quadrupole, high resolution, and multicollector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS), maintaining and repairing instruments, interacting with vendors and service technicians, and collaborating with team members across multiple projects supporting nuclear forensics, safeguards, treaty monitoring, and weapons programs.

Responsibilities

• Independent sample preparation
• Instrument operation
• Data reduction
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Perform mass spectrometry data collection and quality control evaluation
• Collaborate with team members across multiple projects

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in inorganic mass spectrometry analysis using ICP-MS or related instrumentation (TIMS, AMS, SIMS)
• Experience preparing samples for isotopic analysis
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Experience performing mass spectrometry data collection and quality control evaluation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative, dynamic research environment
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

Qualifications

• Research Technologist 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Research Technologist 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

• Experience with ICP-MS platforms including Q-ICP-MS, SF-ICP-MS, and/or MC-ICP-MS
• Experience with trace element or actinide analysis using inorganic mass spectrometry
• Analytical chemistry experience
• Experience working with radiological samples
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation and working with vendors

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)