Field Research Scientist: Nitrogen & Soil Analytics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Field Research Specialist to support CABBI/AgNUE projects, performing field and lab work, collecting samples, and aiding data analysis. The role requires on-campus presence and flexibility for evenings or weekends.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and laboratory/field research experience; a Master's is preferred. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and relevant lab/field research experience.
• Experience with biogeochemistry or related sampling and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Collect plant, soil, gas, and water samples from field sites.
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot gas analyzers and soil sensors.
• Process and analyze samples in the laboratory.
• Organize datasets and quality-check data using spreadsheets and R.
• Order and inventory materials for AgNUE research activities.
• Supervise undergraduate students, training and tracking work.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Field hours flexibility

MS Word Excel

R programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science/chemistry/soil science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SmartChem analyzer

Gas chromatograph

Isotope ratio mass spectrometer

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Field Research Specialist to support CABBI/AgNUE projects, performing field and lab work, collecting samples, and aiding data analysis. The role requires on-campus presence and flexibility for evenings or weekends.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and laboratory/field research experience; a Master's is preferred. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000, with benefits and growth opportunities.