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Research Technician/Assistant

Research Technician/Assistant

CompanySoutheastern Louisiana University
LocationHammond, LA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in engineering (chemical, environmental or similar) or science (chemistry, environmental or similar) by hire date

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the project of an analytical chemical lab
  • Lead operations
  • Operate and maintain equipment and lab instruments
  • Process samples and take chemical measurements
  • Collect scientific data in consultation with the PI and the postdocs
  • Assist in conducting fieldwork associated with the large chemical monitoring project

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a lab setting with experience operating Atomic and Molecular Spectrometers (ICP, MPAES, DMA, FTIR), instrument maintenance and upkeep
  • Solid evidence of research work experience preferably in pollutant/contaminant data collection and monitoring
  • At least one year of professional work experience in environmental data analysis and coding
  • Cumulative under/graduate GPA of at least 3.0