Job duties:
- Preparation of environmental samples for analysis of environmental contaminants, using routine laboratory techniques such as accelerated solvent extraction, flash column chromatography, and solid phase extraction.
- Extraction of DNA from environmental samples.
- General laboratory assistance, including cleaning and organizing, ordering supplies, and record keeping.
- Review analytical data to ensure correspondence with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) criteria.
- Assist with Environmental sampling and fieldwork.
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related field
- Completion of Analytical Chemistry coursework, including a practical laboratory component
- Experience working in a laboratory setting
- Ability to pay close attention to detail during routine laboratory work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and with team members
- Hand-eye coordination to carry out routine laboratory work, physical ability to transport compressed gas cylinders efficiently and safely
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass University driving background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing quantitative analytical techniques for analysis of trace levels of organic contaminants in environmental samples
- Experience performing flash column chromatography and solid phase extraction
- Experience operating analytical instrumentation, including gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- Experience with R studio or similar mathematical software
To Apply
Please visit the UMN employment listing and search for: 343195