Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Posting date:
06/04/2024
Yes
1125938
Laboratory Technician III
Biological Sciences
$19.00/hr
$21.75/hr
Not a Union Position
Not an SEIU Position
Non-Exempt
Regular Full Time
12
40
TBD
Hanover, NH 03755
Onsite only
No
N/A
Yes
To collect, process, and analyze soil, plant, water, and air samples, to set up and maintain laboratory and field experiments in support of research directed at understanding the vulnerability of soil organic carbon to global change.
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education and Experience
Caitlin Hicks Pries
603-646-2052
Caitlin Hicks Pries, Associate Professor
603-646-2052
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Yes
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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Field Work
· Organizes field trips.· Collects air, soil, water, and plant samples from various terrestrial ecosystems following established protocols.· Conducts soil and ecosystem respiration measurements using an infrared gas analyzer, oxygen probe, and cavity ring down spectrometer.· Installs and maintains field equipment including sensors and dataloggers for continuous recording of environmental variables.· Maintains an up-to-date field book recording all data collected and field activities performed.· Helps establish field experiments in agricultural and forest soils.
30%
Analysis· Sets up and performs soil extractions and fractionations using established protocols under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator.· Performs analyses of carbon, metals, and nutrients in soils, plants, and extracts and of carbon and oxygen in air samples using established protocols.· Maintains isotopic plant labelling chamber in the greenhouse.· Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to protocols/techniques, and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
30%
Records
· Writes field and laboratory protocols.· Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/analyses.· Summarizes results, makes graphs, and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.· Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques and meta-analyses.
10%
Laboratory
· Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.· Oversees day-to-day work of undergraduates under the guidance of Principal Investigator.· Assesses the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for analyses and experiments.· Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents.· Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; troubleshoots, obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.· Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.· Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.· Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.· Adheres to laboratory protocols for handling foreign soils and preventing isotopic contamination.
30%
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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