Analyst, Environmental - Meghan Raines

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition discount program for employees

Job summary

Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a temporary, part-time position with the Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies. The role supports environmental and water analysis, and student training, contributing to ongoing research projects and revenue-generating activities.

Preferred candidates hold a B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field, with experience in laboratory operations and water-related work, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field.
• Experience conducting laboratory and analytical water-related work.
• Experience on environmental science projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental and water analysis and related duties.
• Support graduate and undergraduate student training.
• Contribute to research projects and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Maintain safety and lab procedures.

Skills

Environmental science knowledge

Lab experience

Water analysis

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

QA/QC understanding

Education

B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field

Job description

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

Assist with environmental and water analysis and related duties toward the mission of the Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies, including graduate and undergraduate student training, through work that requires experience and certification. Position supports student research and generates revenue for research and development projects that students are involved with in an ongoing basis. This is a temporary part‑time position lasting up to one year.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field.
• Previous experience in conducting Lab and analytical water‑related work.
• Previous experience working in environmental science projects.
• Scientific proficiency in both written and oral formats
• Must be able to work on several projects simultaneously
• General knowledge of laboratory operations, including QA/QC, and related protocols

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre‑employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website .

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