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Laboratory Technician

Requisition ID: 2024-8398

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, Commensurate with experience

Overview The Environmental Biogeochemistry and Paleolimnology Lab at Utah State University is seeking a full-time laboratory technician.  Our group researches the effect of climate change and direct anthropogenic disturbances on aquatic and other terrestrial ecosystems. We analyze water, sediment, soil, organisms, and atmospheric dust samples for elemental composition (https://janicebrahney.weebly.com). This position is for an NSF-supported project examining the composition of dust fall through canopies. The technician may also assist with other projects and work with associated faculty and their students in the Quinney College of Natural Resources who require the use of the facilities. The technician will also have the opportunity to engage in research through fieldwork, analyses, and manuscript preparation.  The position has a start date of October 1, 2024

Responsibilities Job responsibilities include:

• Learn to use laboratory and field instrumentation to assist students and postdocs
• Operate instruments in the lab including a FIALyzer, Lachat FIA/IC, Skalar TOC/TN, Spectrophotometers, and FTIR.
• Train students on methods used in the lab and the field
• Ensure safety standards are met and students are operating to code, and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies/consumables.
• Assist with field research activities
• Actively participate in research activities including method development, lab meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Manage the use of the facilities by external faculty and students

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates should have at least a B.S. or M.S. in biogeochemistry, chemistry, geosciences, ecology, environmental sciences, or a closely related discipline.

• Analytical laboratory experience in the biogeosciences is required Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wet lab and clean techniques, QAQC procedures, and specifically familiarity with some of the following Flow-Injection Analyses, Ion Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Fluorometry, Gas Chromatography, FTIR, and soil digestion methods

• Experience with fieldwork Required Skills

• Openness to constructive feedback

• An ability to communicate concerns, questions
• Timeliness, reliability, and an ability to follow details protocols
• Attention to detail

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application: Please indicate why you are interested in the position, are a good fit, and how your experience meets the desired required and preferred qualifications.
• The names and contact information for 3 professional references are to be entered into the Candidate Profile. **Document size may not... For full info follow application link.

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