Dear Colleagues,
The Clark Science Center at Smith College is seeking a full time Technical
Director for the Center for Aqueous and Biogeochemical Research (CABR).
Applicants should have a PhD in Analytic Geochemistry, Environmental
Chemistry, Analytic Geochemistry, or related field, and should have
experience working with a variety of laboratory equipment. For a short job
description, see below.
Review of applications begins on* May 15th.* Applications must be
submitted via the following link:
https://smithcollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/smithcollege/job/Smith-College/Technical-Director--Center-for-Aqueous-Biogeochemcial-Research_R-202600192
Clark Science Center seeks candidates with a PhD in Analytic Chemistry,
Environmental Chemistry, Analytic Geochemistry or a related field who have
1 to 5 years’ experience working with aqueous biogeochemical research
instrumentation and methods. The Technical Director of the Center for
Aqueous Biogeochemical Research [CABR] trains research staff, students and
faculty users on the hands-on operation of instrumentation and associated
laboratory apparatus, and provides supervision as needed during the
training period. Provides technical instruction to students in the design
and execution of course projects including the selection of techniques,
materials and tools, and the safe and appropriate operation of equipment.
Serves as a campus-wide consultant to faculty, staff and students for
advice on projects not related to standard courses, including Honors
projects, Special Studies, SURF projects and faculty research. Collaborates
on experimental design and the selection of materials, techniques and
tools. Consults on data interpretation and analysis as required. Provides
daily management of the CABR and ensures it remains relevant to research
and curricula through equipment acquisition, methods development and
operating improvement. Current equipment includes Agilent 7890A Gas
Chromatograph with 5975C MSD, Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler for GCMS,
Agilent 7900 ICPMS with AS4 Autosampler, Thermo ICS-6000 Dual Column Ion
Chromatograph with Conductivity Detection, Shimadzu TOC-L Total Carbon
Analyzer, organic and inorganic in liquids, ManTech AutoTitrator and
Picarro L2130i Water Isotope Analyzer.
Cheers,
Sarah
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Sarah E. Mazza
Assistant Professor
Department of Geosciences
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
smazza@smith.edu
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