Field and Laboratory Technician

Heidelberg University•Tiffin, OH

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) at Heidelberg University is seeking a motivated Laboratory and Field Technician to support the Heidelberg Tributary Loading Program (HTLP) and other projects. This role involves sample collection and analysis, field station maintenance, sample preparation, data management, and equipment troubleshooting. The technician will also prepare standards and reagents, oversee student interns, and ideally have experience analyzing water samples for nutrient chemistry and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree of Science in the Natural Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
Knowledge of and excitement for stream, river, wetland, and lake ecosystems.
Ability to work in adverse field conditions.
Ability to lift equipment and samples weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience using chemical analysis to quantify nutrient concentrations in water.
Experience sampling aquatic ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Maintain sample integrity from collection to preparation.
Conduct specific analyses following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) requirements.
Ensure laboratory instrumentation and equipment is functioning properly.
Maintain laboratory database systems.
Prepare for weekly sampling.
Incorporate updates to laboratory procedures or equipment.
Assist with special projects.
Collaborate and train new technicians in the chemistry laboratory.
Assist with weekly HTLP sample collection.
Help maintain and repair HTLP field stations.
Assist with field sampling for other NCWQR projects.
Train and supervise student workers (Interns).
Assist students with independent research projects.