The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is hiring! We are looking to fill a Research Associate position with a talented candidate who will operate our LA-ICP-MS in our New York lab and assist with other instruments involving analytical chemistry or spectroscopy. This position will involve maintenance and day-to-day operation of the LA-ICP-MS in a production laboratory setting. The position will also involve research on projects related to gemstone identification, treatment detection, geographic origin, and analytical chemistry method development in coordination with GIA's research team. The ideal candidate should have an MSc (or equivalent) including hands-on experience with LA-ICP-MS or other microanalytical / mass spectrometry techniques. They should also show good attention to detail and have an interest in (geo)chemistry, mineralogy, crystallography, gemology, etc. Along with access to an unparalleled collection of gemstones, the GIA offers a supportive work environment, work-life balance, competitive benefits package, and potential for international and domestic travel. Come and join us! Further details can be found at the following link: https://gia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GIA/job/New-York-New-York/Research-Associate_R0011306?clientRequestID=e5a6cb546a6b4e6181dd049317e5f849 Aaron Palke ______________________________________________________________________________ Aaron Palke, Ph.D Sr. Manager of Colored Stone Research Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 5355 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 apalke@gia.edu<mailto:apalke@gia.edu>