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Staff Gemologist, Colored Stones

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
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Staff Gemologist, Colored Stones

 

Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) seeks multiple Staff Gemologist, Colored Stones in New York, NY.

 

Job duties: 

Responsible for the preliminarily identification of gem characteristics in accordance with data self-collected and collected by the Analytics team. Advises others if data needs to be collected in a specific manner. Responsible for making preliminary conclusions on gems, making necessary identification and classification calls that are required for each specific type of report requested by clients. Enters concluding results into software for report generation or seeks further evaluation by the Management Team. Ensures data is stored correctly to servers. Key Responsibilities: Identifies and documents the characteristics of gems. May use standard, high tech, and specialty gemological testing equipment to examine and identify gems to determine if they are natural and if they have been treated or enhanced in any form. Works with Analytics team, as needed, to obtain data from advanced gemological equipment. Where doubt exists gemologists are expected to work as a team with their colleagues to reach the correct conclusions. Enters gemological data into computer database. May input identification information and assign a preliminary conclusion to a report or provide back-up to a preliminary report. May provide data collection for research projects when assigned. Keeps abreast of the latest gemological information within the industry.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Geology, Earth Sciences, Jewelry Design, Gemology or a related field plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation in gem identification, gemology or geology.

 

Must also possess:

  • Graduate Gemologist or FGA (Fellow of the Gemological Association) diploma or equivalent certification.
  • Knowledge of Analytical Chemistry, Solid State Physics, or Earth Sciences.
  • Experience with gemological instruments, such as microscope, refractometer, polariscope, or dichroscope.

 

Salary: $78,957.00 to $95,638.40; Work Location: 50 W 47th Street, 8th Floor, New York NY 10026

 

Interested candidates must email resume to: tmills@gia.edu, referencing job #SGCS-NY1. EOE.