1. User Training: Provide advanced training and guidance to users of the research core.2. Experiment Support: Collaborate with researchers on experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting within the research core.3. Facility/Instrument Support: Manage and oversee research projects within the research core.4. Technique Development: Lead the implementation and optimization of advanced techniques and methodologies and develop standard operating procedures for research core services.5. Data Analysis/Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, generating meaningful insights and recommendations.6. Equipment Procurement: Assist in the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.7. Professional Development: Stay updated with emerging research trends and technologies. Participate in professional development activities and scientific conferences.8. Scientific Participation: Contribute scientific data for manuscript preparation and grant proposals9. Staff Training and Mentoring: Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior staff members.10. Vendor Relations: Manage vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and evaluates new technologies for optimal procurement processes.11. Education and Outreach: Contribute to education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to maintain an ordered and dustless daily work environment is critical.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Demonstrate ability to independently develop and follow protocols and standard operation procedures to process samples.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Mechanical skills relevant to maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of scientific instruments.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Good interpersonal and communication skills are required. Be able to show the ability to teach and assist faculty and students in equipment operation.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Monitor workload, timeline, schedules, and update team and users on sample preparation equipment and availability.

Preferred Education:  A Master's or Doctorate Degree performing radiocarbon analyses and sample preparation is preferred, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with radiocarbon dating and sample preparation and analysis.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Staff Scientist II, Research CORES

University Job Title:  Staff Scientist II, Radiocarbon

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  A Master's or Doctorate Degree performing radiocarbon analyses and sample preparation is preferred, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with radiocarbon dating and sample preparation and analysis.

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.

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