Learn to operate advanced gemological instruments and accurately collect, assess and input data. Learn to maintain instruments to ensure that they are well serviced and are reliable. Job Summary: Learn to operate advanced gemological instruments and accurately collect, assess and input data. Learn to maintain instruments to ensure that they are well serviced and are reliable. Key Responsibilities: Learn to collect data on gem(s) in accordance with GIA protocols using advanced gemological instruments. Learn to evaluate the results and know when to continue with analysis or move on to other jobs. Help monitor and maintain instruments to ensure high reliability and provide consistent results. Organize visits and contact technicians to maintain equipment annually, bi-annually, or as needed. Assist in keeping instrument protocols up-to-date. Participate in special projects, data collection, instrument testing and document filing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Analytical Chemistry, Solid State Physics, or one of the Earth Sciences and some statistical abilities Become properly trained to operate standard and advanced gemological instrumentation used in gem identification and recognize the quality of data obtained. Ability to get along with a diverse group of individuals. Able to communicate professionally (communicate respectfully, listen, articulate/explain issues, use of professional tone, know when and how communicate effectively with different types of communication tools); deals with colleagues effectively and professionally under pressure Ability to give as well as accept and learn from constructive criticism. Accurate, detail-minded and good concentration skills. Team-oriented (works well with others) Desire to continually learn new information. Possess basic computer skills Language Skills-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Reasoning Ability- able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Knows or learns when to ask questions or seek help / assistance. Supervision / Autonomy / Authority: Works under direct supervision with daily instruction on routine tasks. Education / Training / Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Geology, Earth Sciences or related fields. Some technical background in instrumentation preferred. Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. Why Work at GIA? Working at GIA means you can express your passion for gemstones and make a difference. GIA employs more than 3,000 people around the world. Some are educators who are committed to teaching. The rest are highly skilled professionals representing almost every aspect of the business world. This diverse and highly talented group works as a team to fulfill the Institute's mission to protect the public by setting and maintaining universal standards for gemstone evaluation. Couldn’t find what you are looking for? Send us your CV at [email protected] and we will revert whenever there’s a suitable opening! We welcome you to explore your career path in GIA! Pre-Employment Requirements: • Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy, this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification. Equal Opportunity • GIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status. • Please review our current available positions. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive daily, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA's Human Resources department and invited for an interview. Thank you for your interest.

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