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This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

We are looking for ahighly motivated person who is interested in managing a geochemistry and geology laboratory. The geochemistry and geology laboratories support the core research center at the Bureau of Economic Geology. Laboratory equipment includes geological sample preparation (sample pulverization, collecting core plug samples, and labelling core), isotope ratio mass spectrometry for carbonates and organic matter characterization, and portable X-ray fluorescence core scanning. Additional characterization equipment includes, but is not limited to, Proceq Rebound Hammer, RockEval pyrolysis, core permeameter, and core photography. The successful candidate will coordinate sample collection and analysis for students and researchers in the Bureau of Economic geology, maintain and calibrate analytical equipment, order supplies, maintain a database of sample analyses, and ensure QA/QC across all analytical methods.

• Maintaining, operating, and calibrating portable XRF equipment and stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer.

• Training students and researchers to use analytical geochemical equipment.

• Working with students and researchers to collect and obtain samples from geological core.

A Bachelor's degree in geology, chemistry, material science, biology, or physics is required with two years of experience. Demonstrated experience in operating and calibrating X-ray fluorescence and isotope ratio mass spectrometry instruments. Excellent data management skills. Python coding for database querying and calibration development. Demonstrated report writing skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in laboratory settings.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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$55,000- $65,000

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Climbing of stairs

• Lifting and moving

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.