Full-time Term Stable Isotope Laboratory Position.  The U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division is now offering a
full-time two-year (extendable up to 4 years) technical position in the
Isotope Tracers project in Menlo Park, California. The primary purpose of
the position is to operate and maintain three Micromass continuous-flow
mass spectrometers and peripheral instruments (such as EAs and GCs), and
to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs. The successful applicant
will also share responsibility for sample login, sample tracking, and
database management.  Occasional field work is possible.  The position is
at the level of GS-9 ($45,309).  Benefits include annual and sick leave.
Qualifications includes a BA/BS in hydrology, geology, chemistry or a
related field and considerable experience operating and maintaining mass
spectrometers and peripherals.
For detailed vacancy announcement including specific qualification
requirements and application procedures refer to the OARS website: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars ; USGS Vacancy # WR-2004-0202 for Physical Scientist, GS-1301-09.
Applicants must apply via OARS by midnight Eastern time on the closing
date, May 21, 2004.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens.  For more
information, contact: Audrey Tsujita, 916-278-9395 [log in to unmask] . The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

--Carol
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Carol Kendall
U.S. Geological Survey                            tel: 1-650-329-4576
345 Middlefield Road, MS 434                  fax: 1-650-329-5590
Menlo Park, CA 94025                            [log in to unmask]