Justin Harbin

Justin (BSc, Wilfred Laurier) oversees solid sample, elemental analyzer (EA) based isotope analysis. Covering the preparation and analysis of δ¹³C and δ¹⁵N in solid samples on the Thermo Delta XP IRMS coupled to a Costech 4010 continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometer (CF-IRMS); the determination of δ³⁴S in inorganic and organic materials on a Costech 4010-EA coupled to an Elementar PrecisION CF-IRMS; and δ¹⁸O analysis of solid samples using aElementar Pyrocube EA and Elementar PrecisION CF-IRMS. Justin assists in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of the mass spectrometers and related peripheral equipment, as well as updating computer hardware and analytical / operating software.