Research Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

11h

About The Position

This position fills the need for technical support for long-term field monitoring (Neuse River, ModMon project, and FerryMon project) and related laboratory analytical activities. This position makes water quality measurements using multi-parameter data sondes ( YSI 6600 and 6800), coupled to data loggers, and lab processing of data using research protocols. Water samples that are collected will be analyzed for high temperature C,H,N measurements, and total organic carbon measurements. The Technician must have working knowledge of these technologies. The job will also assist others with nutrient and algal pigment analyses processes. Some data analysis and application of sample statistics, will be conducted as part of this position. Laboratory safety, policies and procedures along with assisting with radiation safety testing and assurance procedures are vital to this position. This Technician maintains records, orders supplies for the field and lab, and prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC -Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior lab personnel. Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Requirements

• Working knowledge of multi-parameter data sondes ( YSI 6600 and 6800)
• Working knowledge of technologies for high temperature C,H,N measurements, and total organic carbon measurements

Responsibilities

• Make water quality measurements using multi-parameter data sondes ( YSI 6600 and 6800), coupled to data loggers
• Lab processing of data using research protocols
• Analyze water samples for high temperature C,H,N measurements, and total organic carbon measurements
• Assist others with nutrient and algal pigment analyses processes
• Data analysis and application of sample statistics
• Laboratory safety, policies and procedures along with assisting with radiation safety testing and assurance procedures
• Maintain records
• Orders supplies for the field and lab
• Prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC -Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior lab personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed