Technical Manager - Radiocarbon Dating and Stable Isotopes
Core
Provide technical leadership for a radiocarbon and isotopic laboratory, ensuring high-quality geochemical and isotopic analytical services.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Analytical Chemistry/Isotope Lab)
Builds
Routine laboratory operations, validated analytical methods, and new service launches for clients.
Domain
Environmental Science / Geochemistry / Isotope Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical leadership, GC instrumentation expertise, R&D to production method transfer, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, data quality assurance, complex troubleshooting, method development and optimization, staff mentorship
Preferred skills
Stable isotope analysis (IRMS, GC-IRMS, EA-IRMS), gas chromatography (GC-FID, GC-MS)
Technologies
GC-IRMS, EA-IRMS, GC-FID, GC-MS
Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert in geochemistry and analytical techniques; Support transition of services from R&D to routine operations; Provide technical oversight to ensure data quality and reliability; Troubleshoot complex analytical challenges, particularly GC systems; Lead development and optimization of GC methods; Mentor and train laboratory staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities