Position Vacancy Announcement, Kansas Geological Survey

Position: Analytical Chemist (8427)

Official University Title: Chemist.

Estimated Start Date: As early as April 1, 2008.

Application Deadline: First consideration will be given to application material submitted online by January 13, 2008.

Salary: $49,000-55,000 annually, dependent on qualifications.

Position: Full-time unclassified professional position with benefits.

Duties

70% Analyze water samples and other aqueous solutions for inorganic constituents to support KGS research and service programs and collaborate in analytical work with other departments at the University of Kansas. Apply new, modify existing, and develop laboratory and field analytical methods as appropriate to achieve needed accuracy and detection limits for species of interest. Maintain quality assurance/control procedures to achieve high-quality analyses. Operate a wide range of analytical equipment, including an ion chromatograph, flow injection spectrophotometer, colorimeter, titrimeter, ion selective electrodes, and mV and conductance meters. Assist in the laboratory and field operation of a gas chromatograph for analysis of natural gases. Maintain analytical equipment and chemistry laboratory. May operate other analytical instrumentation at the KGS and in other KU laboratories.

15% Manage the analytical services laboratory, including logging and tracking samples, supervising and coordinating analytical work by another staff member, supervising student assistants, assuring quality assurance and control for analytical data, and transmitting final data to appropriate individuals. Manage the laboratory budget, order laboratory supplies and equipment, and maintain electronic files of analytical data. Prepare sample bottles and provide preservatives for water sampling, and assist in obtaining equipment for field chemical measurements. Determine and obtain most appropriate analytical instrumentation to update laboratory equipment.

15% Provide technical assistance to KGS research staff on research studies, such as water sample collection and preservation procedures that are appropriate for the analytical methods selected to meet data requirements. Pursue available opportunities to assist in data interpretation and participate in or develop research studies with KGS scientists.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) record of accomplishment entered into curriculum vita (CV) or resume, (2) description of research and education experiences in letter of application, (3) references/letters of support, and/or additional support material submitted to address how candidates meet the required and preferred qualifications.

1. M.S. in chemistry or related field with an emphasis on analytical chemistry.
2. At least two years of additional experience in analytical chemistry. At least two years additional education in analytical chemistry beyond the M.S. can be accepted for the experience requirement.
3. Evidence of the ability to produce high-quality data from analytical measurements on aqueous samples, and to develop, modify and carry out methodologies most appropriate for the analyses.
4. Understanding of both the principles upon which determinations in aqueous solutions are based and the operation of instrumentation required in the analytical determinations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in managing a laboratory and coordinating analytical activities of professional staff or student assistants.
2. Experience in analysis of inorganic constituents in natural and contaminated water samples and brines.
3. General knowledge of the properties and characteristics of surface and ground waters.
4. Experience in analysis and geochemistry of natural gases.
5. Familiarity with aspects of aqueous geochemistry, mineralogy, and environmental science.

Application Procedure

Apply online at http://jobs.ku.edu/. Search for this position by department name of "KS Geological Survey," the title "Analytical Chemist," and then postion number 00008427. Complete the Unclassified Professional Staff Application and attach (upload):

1. cover letter addressing each required and preferred qualification;
2. curriculum vita (CV) or resume; NOTE: Contact information for three professional references should be included on application or CV/resume.
3. unofficial transcripts.

Up to three support documents (e.g. papers, reports, etc.), in addition to the requested application material above, may be submitted to help the search committee determine how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.

NOTE: Unofficial transcripts (and up to the three additional support documents) can be attached to application, faxed, emailed as attachment, provided as electronic link, or mailed to address listed below.

Person to Contact

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: (785) 864-2152
Fax: (785) 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

Placed online Sept. 21, 2007
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