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//(re-posted July 2012)// =**Laboratory Manager** for Stable Isotope Laboratory in Austria= Location: Technologiezentrum Mittelburgenland in Neutal, Austria

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager for Austria’s first commercial Stable Isotope Laboratory ([|www.isotope-analytic.at] ), to take up the position in September/October 2012.

The laboratory will offer a wide range of services in stable isotope analysis: to verify the origin, identity and authenticity of products, to determine the source of products organic/conventional or biogenic/fossil, and to differentiate between synthetic and natural-identical additives. Further analysis will be offered for industrial applications such as batch comparison and batch quality, and to establish proof of patent infringement and imitation identification. The strategic focus of the company will initially be based on food, agricultural products and environmental applications. It is foreseen that research and development in the field of isotope labelling for product protection against fraud or discernable differentiation from competing products, will be undertaken.


 * General responsibilities**


 * Management and technical operation of a stable isotope laboratory
 * Management and supervision of an interdisciplinary team
 * Creation and implementing of quality management system ISO 17025
 * Development, implementation and validation of new methods and on-going optimization of existing laboratory services in the field of stable isotope, GC-MS- and FTIR-analysis
 * Assisting and advising the company in all analytical matters and ensuring scientific clarification in cases of dispute
 * Developing key relationships with scientific societies and relevant authorities
 * Controlling and reporting with respect to budgetary and laboratory performance
 * Preparation of reports and offering expert opinion
 * Perform trainings/seminars


 * Qualifications/Requirements**


 * A minimum M.S. in Chemistry or related discipline; a PhD is preferred
 * Wide experience in GCMS- and FTIR-analysis at least in one of the following fields, food, consumer products, non-food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environment, medical diagnostics and/or forensics
 * Experience in IRMS-, CRDS- and ICP-MS analysis be an advantage
 * Wide experience in quality system ISO 17025
 * Excellent organizational skills with several years of successful leadership
 * Communicative personality, with very good presentation and negotiating skills
 * German and English essential; additional foreign languages beneficial.
 * Well versed in MS-Office; good knowledge of statistical programmes (e.g. Statistica, SPSS or R) would be an advantage
 * Interest in advanced and follow-up training
 * Highly committed, able to work under pressure, personal integrity, willingness to accept responsibility and in possession of good soft skills

We offer a modern, a dynamic and innovative working environment in a start-up laboratory, a chance to work with a spectrum of methods, in a multidisciplinary environment, with a friendly working atmosphere. Minimum annual gross salary is in the region of € 48.000 (all-in), net salary € 30.000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in this challenging position, please send a covering letter and CV incl. photo in English or German to Dr. Bernd Bodiselitsch (bodiselitsch@isotope-analytic.at). Your application will be treated in strictest confidence. We welcome applications from qualified men and women, each application will be assessed on merit irrespective of gender.

//(posted July 2012)// Senior Laboratory Technician for Stable Isotope Laboratory in Austria Location: Technologiezentrum Mittelburgenland in Neutal, Austria.

We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician for Austria’s first commercial Stable Isotope Laboratory ([|www.isotope-analytic.at] ), to take up the position in October/November 2012.

The laboratory will offer a wide range of services in stable isotope analysis: to verify the origin, identity and authenticity of products, to determine the source of products organic/conventional or biogenic/fossil, and to differentiate between synthetic and natural-identical additives. Further analysis will be offered for industrial applications such as batch comparison and batch quality, and to establish proof of patent infringement and imitation identification. The strategic focus of the company will initially be based on food, agricultural products and environmental applications. It is foreseen that research and development in the field of isotope labelling for product protection against fraud or discernable differentiation from competing products, will be undertaken.

General responsibilities
 * Operate and maintain IRMS incl. peripherals units (GC-MS und EA) and laser equipment (CRDS)
 * To independently undertake analytical assignments, develop, implement and validate new methods and to optimize existing laboratory services in the field of EA-IRMS, GC-MS-IRMS and CRDS analysis.
 * Interpretation of results
 * Preparing the structure and content of industrial research proposals
 * Assisting in the creation and implementation of a quality management system ISO 17025
 * Preparation of reports and offering expert opinion
 * Advising customers and partner laboratories
 * Perform trainings/seminars

Qualifications/Requirements
 * University degree in chemistry or related fields
 * Wide experience in IRMS and CRDS analysis
 * Experience in FTIR, GC-MS and /or ICP-MS analysis be an advantage
 * At least 3 years experience working in a commercial lab
 * Experience in application and realisation of R&D projects
 * Experience in quality system ISO 17025
 * Communicative personality, with very good presentation and negotiating skills
 * German and English essential; additional foreign languages beneficial.
 * Well versed in MS-Office; good knowledge of statistical programmes (e.g. Statistica, SPSS or R) would be an advantage
 * Interest in advanced and follow-up training
 * Highly committed, able to work under pressure, personal integrity, analytically structured thinking and in possession of good soft skills

We offer a modern, a dynamic and innovative working environment in a start-up laboratory, a chance to work with a spectrum of methods, in a multidisciplinary environment, with a friendly working atmosphere. Minimum annual gross salary is at € 36.000,- (all-in), net salary € 25.000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in this challenging position, please send a covering letter and CV incl. photo in English or German to Dr. Bernd Bodiselitsch (bodiselitsch@isotope-analytic.at). Your application will be treated in strictest confidence. We welcome applications from qualified men and women, each application will be assessed on merit irrespective of gender.

//(posted July 2012)// Junior Laboratory Technician for Stable Isotope Laboratory in Austria Location: Technologiezentrum Mittelburgenland in Neutal, Austria.

We are seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician for Austria’s first commercial Stable Isotope Laboratory ([|www.isotope-analytic.at] ), to take up the position in October/November 2012.

The laboratory will offer a wide range of services in stable isotope analysis: to verify the origin, identity and authenticity of products, to determine the source of products organic/conventional or biogenic/fossil, and to differentiate between synthetic and natural-identical additives. Further analysis will be offered for industrial applications such as batch comparison and batch quality, and to establish proof of patent infringement and imitation identification. The strategic focus of the company will initially be based on food, agricultural products and environmental applications. It is foreseen that research and development in the field of isotope labelling for product protection against fraud or discernable differentiation from competing products, will be undertaken.

General responsibilities
 * Performing analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished samples via ICP-MS, FTIR, GC/MS, GC/MS-IRMS, EA-IRMS and CRDS or wet chemistry techniques.
 * Following SOPs in a ISO 17025 regulated environment
 * Investigating analytical problems
 * Preparing accurate documentation and reports
 * Troubleshooting equipment
 * Preparing laboratory media
 * Assistance in performing trainings/semiars

Qualifications/Requirements
 * Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemistry (or related field)
 * Hands on experience with analytical and wet chemistry testing to include EA-IRMS and CRDS
 * Experience in FTIR, GC/MS, GC/MS-IRMS and/or ICP-MS analysis be an advantage
 * Experience in analytical instrumentation troubleshooting
 * Minimum 1 year relevant experience within ISO 17025 regulated facility
 * Able to work independently with little supervision
 * Interest in advanced and follow-up training
 * German and English essential; additional foreign languages beneficial.
 * Well versed in MS-Office ; good knowledge of statistical programmes (e.g. Statistica, SPSS or R) would be an advantage
 * Highly committed, able to work under pressure, personal integrity, and analytically structured thinking

We offer a modern, a dynamic and innovative working environment in a start-up laboratory, a chance to work with a spectrum of methods, in a multidisciplinary environment, with a friendly working atmosphere. Minimum annual gross salary is in the region of € 28.000 (all-in), net salary € 20.000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in this challenging position, please send a covering letter and CV incl. photo in English or German to Dr. Bernd Bodiselitsch (bodiselitsch@isotope-analytic.at). Your application will be treated in strictest confidence. We welcome applications from qualified men and women, each application will be assessed on merit irrespective of gender.

//(posted 30 March 2012)// LABORATORY MANAGER / SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is seeking applicants for a laboratory manager/senior research fellow position within its geochemistry group. The newly established research center will construct a trace element and stable isotope geochemistry laboratory. The facility will be equipped with an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) and an Inductively Coupled Optical Emissions Spectrometer (ICP-OES/AES). The lab will support research across a broad range of disciplines, primarily focusing on environment and climate changes associated with oceanographic processes.

The successful candidate needs to be experienced in IRMS maintenance, method development, and data management, 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. The lab manager will participate directly with a diverse array of research projects at EOS, and at the outset, will primarily assist with laboratory setup and installation of the mass spectrometer and ICPOES. It is a desire that applicants have a M.Ph./Ph.D. degree in geology, analytical chemistry etc., and/or relevant experience in the use of IRMS. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Review of applications 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 of 2-3 references to eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg. For further information, please contact Nathalie Goodkin at goodkin@post.harvard.edu

= = =**Postdoctoral Scholar on sources and cycling of non-photosynthetic carbon in plants**=

The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine seeks applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in experimental research on sources and cycling of non-photosynthetic carbon in plants. The successful candidate will work closely with Drs. Guaciara dos Santos and Kathleen Treseder to design and test hypotheses regarding the role of carbon within high plant biosilica structures known as phytoliths. The project involves working with carbon isotopes and nanotechnological particles coupled with image techniques, in addition to collaborations with the Stable Isotope laboratory team in CEREGE/France and the Soils and Sediments Analysis Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The position will be based primarily at KCCAMS/UCI facility, but some travelling to the field and other laboratories are expected. The position will be initially for 1 year, renewable for an additional 2 years dependent on applicant personal contributions to the project and is subject to available Federal funding. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Opportunity Information Deadline: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Qualifications: The applicant should have, or be about to gain, a Ph.D. in biochemistry or related fields, and is expected to have some experience with phytoliths and image techniques (such as scanning electron and confocal microscopes). The successful candidate is expected to dedicate full time to this project. Experience with isotope analyses is desirable.

International?: Open to International Applicants

Application Method: Send applications including CV, a statement of research interests and a list of three references to: Dr. Guaciara dos Santos, Rm B321, Croul Hall, Department of Earth System Science, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3100. Electronic submissions are preferred and can be sent to gdossant@uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Links to more information: Santos Research Group ([] )

Contact Information For more information, please contact the individual(s) listed below

Name: Dr. Guaciara dos Santos (gdossant@uci.edu) and/or Dr. Kathleen Treseder (treseder@uci.edu)

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