Careers Job Description
General Description
The Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) at the City University of New York (CUNY), is seeking applicants for a lab technician within its newly established stable isotope laboratory (Advanced Laboratory for Chemical and Isotopic Signatures). The facility will be equipped with two Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (IRMS), peripheral equipment (HTC/EA, GC-Isolink, Gas Bench, and Kiel Device), as well as other analytical instrumentation (GC/MS and Accelerated Solvent Extractor). The lab will support research across a broad range of disciplines, primarily focusing on environmental- and geo-chemistry, paleoceanography, and climate change research.
The successful candidate needs to be experienced in IRMS maintenance 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 technician will participate directly with a diverse array of research projects across disciplines and in collaboration with scientists at numerous institutions within CUNY and New York City (i.e., American Museum of Natural History).
It is preferred that applicants have a MA/MS degree in geology, analytical chemistry etc., and relevant experience in the use of IRMS. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To apply, please go to rfcuny.org, scroll to the Employees section at the bottom of the screen, select Search & Apply for a Job, and browse by Research.
Please contact brian.giebel@asrc.cuny.edu for additional questions.
Review of applications will start immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.
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RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
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Key Features
Advanced Laboratory for Chemical and Iso
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Apr 05, 2019 (Or Until Filled)