Research Technician

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

8d•$23 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Seyfferth lab in the School of Life Sciences at ASU seeks to fill a Research Technician position. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefits-eligible position for one (1) year with the possibility of annual renewals based upon interest, satisfactory performance, available resources, and the needs of the lab. Research in the Seyfferth lab broadly focuses on soil biogeochemistry, with projects focused on carbon, nutrient, and contaminant cycling in soil and uptake into plants. The Research Technician will play an integral role in supporting the lab’s research activities, including plant and soil digestions, extractions, and elemental analysis, research compliance, and lab safety and organization. Please note that this position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Experience with analytical techniques in a lab setting
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences with relevant coursework or lab experience with chemical principles.

Responsibilities

Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects.
Responsible for following lab safety standards.
Learn, apply, and teach methods essential for the Seyfferth Lab, including plant and soil extractions, microwave digestions of plant and soils, elemental analysis with ICP-QQQ-MS, X-ray fluorescence, and spectrophotometry.
Maintain records for purchasing, maintaining lab equipment, and ensure safety protocols are being used in the laboratory.
General lab support such as organizing reagents and materials, maintaining supply inventory, and ensuring lab cleanliness.
Assist with onboarding and training of new lab members.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.