Lab Technician
Company: Utah State University
Location: Logan
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
The Environmental Biogeochemistry and Paleolimnology Lab at Utah
State University led by Dr. Janice Brahney is seeking a full-time
laboratory technician.Our group researches the effect of climate
change and direct anthropogenic disturbances on aquatic ecosystems.
We analyze water, sediment, soil, organism, and atmospheric dust
samples for elemental composition and occasionally work with algae
and zooplankton (https://janicebrahney.weebly.com). Example
projects include in the role of dust in fertilizing primary and
secondary production in lake systems, the role of glacier recession
and phenology on nutrient status and community composition in
mountain lakes and rivers, paleolimnologic reconstruction of
impaired lake systems, climate change impacts on catchment
processes, the influence of beaver ponds on C, N, P, and metal
cycling, plastic pollution, and contaminant transport through the
atmosphere. The technician will also work with and assist
associated faculty and their students in the Quinney College of
Natural Resources who require the use of the facilities.Salary is
commensurate with experience. More information can be found here:
https://www.usu.edu/hr/compensation/index. Benefits include health
(medical and dental) insurance and a retirement plan to which the
university contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of your gross
salary, immediately vested and without requiring employee
contributions.The position has a start date of July 1, 2022 and
will be initially for one year with the intention for the
technician to stay on a long term basis. The position will be hired
at either Level II or Level III - see below for qualifications.Job
responsibilities include:
- Learn to use laboratory and field instrumentation to assist
students and postdocs
- Operate instruments in the lab including a Lachat FIA/IC,
Skalar TOC/TN, and a GC/MS for students, USU researchers, and
external contracts
- Train students on methods used in the lab and in the field
- Ensure safety standards are met and students are operating to
code, 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
studentsMinimum Qualifications:
- For Lab Technician II: Two years of experience; or an associate
degree/vocational training; or an equivalent combination of
education plus experience is required.
- For Lab Technician III: Four years of experience; or an
associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelors
degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience
is required.
- Analytical laboratory experience in the biogeosciences is
required.Preferred qualification:
- A B.S. or M.S. in biogeochemistry, chemistry, geosciences,
ecology, environmental sciences, or a closely related
discipline
- Familiarity with some of the following Flow-Injection Analyses,
Ion Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Fluorometry, Gas
Chromatography, and digestion methods
- Experience with fieldwork Along with the online application,
please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application
in the candidate profile under Resume/CV.
- Names and contact information for three references to be
provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate
profile.
- Cover letter should be typed/pasted at the end of the
application process. In your cover letter, please indicate why you
are interested in the position, are a good fit, and how your
experience meets the desired required and preferred
qualifications.Document size may not exceed 10 MB.Commensurate with
experience plus excellent benefitsThis position requires moderate
physical activity, including the handling of average weight objects
up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per
day. Employees are exposed to unusual elements such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
loud noises. The work environment involves exposure to potentially
dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment.The Department of Watershed Sciences is a powerhouse in
the science of wet ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands,
reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. We are deeply
committed to making that science useful for wise planning,
management, and restoration, and are well-positioned to study and
solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with our cadre of
ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and
others.As one of the most productive research entities at Utah
State University, we are engaged in a wide variety of fundamental
and applied projects. Our research spans some of the most remote
and wildest parts of the world to densely populated urban areas.
While much of our research is focused on specific watershed
systems, we are informing policy and management at the scale of
some of the largest and most charismatic resources in the world,
including the Mississippi, Columbia, and Colorado rivers, the
Mekong Delta, and the Great Barrier Reef. Some of the big questions
that cut across our research groups include:
- How do climate, geomorphology, biogeochemistry and hydrology
interact to influence biodiversity and species interactions at
different spatial scales?
- How is global climate and environmental change manifesting at
regional and local scales? What are the implications for water
availability, aquatic biodiversity and species interactions, water
quality, and recreation?
- How have humans modified water, sediment and nutrient dynamics?
How do specific policy and management practices affect ecosystem
health and resilience?
- How can we most effectively and sustainably restore the
structure and function of lake, wetland, stream and riverscape
ecosystems?We have a very supportive and inclusive culture in the
department. Diversity enhances our research, teaching, and outreach
contributions by infusing our community with a variety of ways to
understand the world, identify challenges, and deliver solutions.
We welcome opportunities to engage with traditional knowledge and
we continually strive to provide a safe environment that is open to
all. We support and seek to live out Utah State Universitys
statements on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Land
Acknowledgement.About Logan Logan, Utah is situated at the foot of
the picturesque and easily accessible Bear River Mountain Range,
just across from the rugged Wellsville Mountains, about 80 miles
north of Salt Lake City. Logan is consistently ranked among the
safest small cities in America, and outstanding recreational
opportunities abound in the nearby mountains. We are also just a
few hours away from the red rock country of southern Utah, the wild
Uinta and Wind River ranges, the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. The
view outside our windows reminds us daily of our charge to better
understand and conserve our natural resources.Utah State University
(USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utahs land-grant and space-grant
university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the
U.S. classified as R1 very high research activity by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the
two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a
high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus
in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students,
including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU
Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for
25 years.USUs statewide system features three residential campuses,
30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The
university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive
administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115
undergraduate majors, as well as 91 masters and 42 doctoral
degrees. Learn more about USU.A core characteristic of USU is
engagement with communities and people in economic development,
improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the
practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty
engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world,
preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with
communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of
the public good.The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan,
Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain
valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding
recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and
proximate region.USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career
couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support
careers for partners who are also seeking employment.USU endeavors
to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all
aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To
request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact
the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at
435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.USU Land
AcknowledgmentPlease visit our website to learn about Utah States
land acknowledgment of the eight tribes of Utah.Notice of
Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in
admissions and employment, Utah State University does not
discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment,
based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status
protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal,
state, or local law.The following individuals have been designated
to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its
implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination
policies:Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner,
discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401,
435-797-1266Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu,
Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266Mailing address: 5100 Old
Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322For further information regarding
non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or
contact:U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary
for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.govU.S. Department of
Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695,
OCR.Denver@ed.gov*updated 11/2022Requisition ID: 2022-5180 Street:
8800 Old Main Hill Job Classification: Non-Exempt Percent of Time
or Hours per Week: 40 Hours per week Name: Quinney College of
Natural Resourcs
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