Research Technician

Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information

Department
Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000

Career Area
Research Professionals

Posting Open Date
03/16/2023

Application Deadline
04/13/2023

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
Research Technician

Position Number
20044045

Vacancy ID
S021051

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week
40

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; Morehead City, NC

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$15.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date
04/10/2023

Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Long term water quality monitoring (Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, FerryMon) and related laboratory analytical activities

Position Summary
This Research Technician fills the need for technical support of UNC’s long term water quality monitoring (Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, FerryMon) and related laboratory analytical activities. The technician’s primary responsibility will be conducting field work, both in North Carolina and other US locations. Accordingly, some travel is expected. Ability to trailer and drive a boat is preferred. There will be some long workday and weekend hours on occasion. The person in this position will also make water quality measurements in both the field and lab using a multi-parameter data sonde coupled to a data logger. Other duties include operating and maintaining lab equipment which includes, but is not limited to, nutrient autoanalyzer, fluorometer, carbon analyzer and scintillation counter. Individuals with working knowledge of these technologies are preferred. Some data analysis and application of simple statistics will be conducted as part of this position. The Technician should have a working knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Laboratory safety, policies and procedures are vital to this position. The Research Technician maintains records for the field and lab, works with large datasets and prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC-CH Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center. Those with a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and with others are encouraged to apply. Possibility of this temporary position to become a permanent position after probationary period.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The Technician should have a working knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Laboratory safety, policies and procedures are vital to this position. The Research Technician maintains records for the field and lab, works with large datasets and prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC-CH Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center. Those with a strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and with others are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Position is located in Morehead City, NC.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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