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University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring an MC-ICPMS Analytical Staff member. The role involves leading the operation and maintenance of a Multi Collector Plasma Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry system (Neptune) to analyze strontium isotope samples for clients. The position requires promoting and managing advanced MC-ICPMS instrumentation within the Alaska Stable Isotope Facility as part of analytical research work.

Highlights

Operate and maintain the NEPTUNE multi collector ICPMS for sample analysis.
Focus on strontium isotope analysis including samples like otoliths, bone, teeth, tusks, and water.
Lead and supervise student assistants, lab technicians, and clients including PIs, students, staff, postdocs, and government employees.
Use of laser ablation and solution MC-ICPMS techniques is required.
Prepare samples and conduct data reduction, quality assurance, and quality control.
Proficiency in general computing software for producing data reports.
Minimum qualifications: Master's degree with two years postgraduate research experience or equivalent, plus hands-on experience using laser ablation and solution MC-ICPMS systems, preferably Neptune.
Position is term-funded, full-time with competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
Clients are diverse, including academic researchers and state/federal employees.
Work within a non-profit analytical research facility with state-of-the-art laboratory space.

MC-ICPMS Analytical Staff Full Description

The Alaska Stable Isotope Facility (ASIF) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks applicants for a term-funded, staff position to lead the use and maintenance of a Multi Collector Plasma Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry (NEPTUNE - multi collector ICPMS) to analyze samples submitted by clients for a broad range of projects. Strontium isotopes are the focus of the lab and prior experience using and applying this isotopic system is needed. This position will involve running and promoting the state-of-the-art MC-ICPMS instrumentation as part of the ASIF, which is a non-profit, analytical research facility (research center) in a dedicated state-of-the-art lab space.

This employee must have advanced knowledge in analytical chemistry and MC-ICPMS techniques (including laser ablation) and ideally using the specific system (Neptune) in ASIF. Must be proficient in general computing software for the purpose of generating both internal and external data reports. Must have the ability to lead/supervise student assistants, lab technicians, and clients. Clients will include PIs, students, staff, post docs and state and federal employees.

We would like this person to come with hands on experience using a laser ablation and solution MC-ICPMS system. Strontium isotopes are the main focus of the ASIF lab and prior experience analyzing strontium isotopes in otoliths, bone teeth, tusks and water would be very beneficial. Prior experience preparing samples for analysis and data reduction and QA,QC will be needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree and two (2) years' research experience at the postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research (e.g. science, geochemistry, chemistry), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This person MUST have prior hands on experience using a laser ablation and solution MC-ICPMS system - preferably a Neptune.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on September 16, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE September 15, 2025. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.

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📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Access to the reports is available at:

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