Isotope Research Technician - Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Isotope Research Specialist to advance environmental and agricultural isotopic studies. The role integrates field sampling, lab techniques, and data management to study water and nutrient dynamics in agricultural landscapes.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for isotopic analysis, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting field collection across multiple site types, with a focus on safety and protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, soil science, geology, hydrology, ecology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental field sampling methods, including water, soil, or groundwater collection.
• Experience following field and laboratory protocols and maintaining detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental samples for isotopic analysis, including filtration, chemical treatment, and preparation of bacterial cultures.
• Maintain and organize field and laboratory data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely entry into research databases.
• Assist collection of environmental samples from field sites, including tile drainage, streamwater, groundwater, and soils, following standardized protocols for isotopic and hydrological analysis.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Data entry and management

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, soil science, geology, hydrology, ecology, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Isotope Research Specialist to advance environmental and agricultural isotopic studies. The role integrates field sampling, lab techniques, and data management to study water and nutrient dynamics in agricultural landscapes.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for isotopic analysis, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting field collection across multiple site types, with a focus on safety and protocol adherence.