Scientist II

Job Summary:

The mission of the USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) is to assess the nations and the world’s undiscovered energy resources and to investigate the environmental effects of resource extraction. To achieve this mission, the Center’s research program includes long-term and geographically extensive efforts to address large problems through a series of conceptually linked studies. This includes work in a variety of energy basins, and fundamental research related to energy resources and energy-related environmental issues.

Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a Scientist II to provide science services for Carbon and Energy Storage, Emissions, and Economics (CESEE) project. The Scientist II will 1. Gather data for the CO2 mineralization assessment and work with GIS specialists to create maps of those data, 2. Organize, prepare, and organize rock samples for analysis, and 3. Data entry and assistance with data releases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Task 1. Research to gather data for the CO2 mineralization task.

  • Work with GEMSC scientists to gather data from U.S. Geological Survey projects and data sources for mapping mafic and ultramafic rocks, and other mineralogical sources of alkalinity, within the U.S. These data should cover the identification of location, extent, and thickness of the rock bodies, as well as any available chemical data.

  • Work with GIS specialists to create databases and maps using the gathered data.

• Task 2. Organize, prepare, and archive samples for analyses.

  • Organize rock and drill core samples for samples for characterization.

  • Work with USGS scientists to identify analytical processes the samples will be used for and prepare samples for those analyses. Some analyses will be done by USGS scientists, others will be done by external laboratories. External analyses will involve preparing samples for shipping and will involve archiving remaining sample for future analyses.

• Task 3. Provide assistance with data entry and data releases.

  • Work with CESEE staff and GEMSC laboratory managers to identify work as needed to maintain project needs and normal laboratory operations. Such work includes sample preparation, creating and maintaining sample inventories, and preforming data entry and preparation of data and metadata for publication as a data release.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Provides impartial, timely, and relevant scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers.

• Plans and conducts studies and investigations, conducts project analysis, and reviews results of studies.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in related field.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within given field.

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.