<p>The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.</p> <p>The Earth and Planetary Sciences department is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to assist in the department's laboratory activities, including preparing experimental assemblies, preparing and analyzing samples, supervising laboratories, establishing new laboratories, purchasing consumables and supplies, performing laboratory analysis, organizing generalized instrument maintenance and ensuring standard operating procedures of shared spaces.</p> <p>Job duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare samples for analytical measurements. Analyze samples. </li><li>Prepare experimental assemblies. </li><li>Care for laboratory equipment including performing planned maintenance, facilitating daily operation and keeping lab spaces clean. This may include caring for the following equipment: carbon coater, sample preparation equipment (saws, polishers, crushers, etc.), Raman microscope, X-ray diffractometer, microprobe and others. </li><li>Identify samples and specimens to be analyzed. </li><li>Establish standard operating procedures for analysis of mineral samples. </li><li>Prepare and send spectra to outside constituents. </li><li>Perform data quality control. </li></ul> <p>The expected salary for the Laboratory Assistant is $50,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.</p> <p>Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.</p>