Lab & Field Technician: Drone Data & GIS

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah invites applications for a Laboratory Technician in the Wang Lab of the DynamicCarbon and Ecosystems Lab (DYCE Lab). The role involves coordinating field equipment, dry lab management, data handling, and assisting researchers, with potential drone data processing to map ecosystem structure and plan field campaigns in mountain and desert environments.

Ideal candidates will support SOPs/GLPs, maintain lab cleanliness, and assist senior researchers, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year of related work experience (e.g., bachelor\'s degree = 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial software

Drone data processing

Field work

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, or related fields

Job description

University of Utah invites applications for a Laboratory Technician in the Wang Lab of the DynamicCarbon and Ecosystems Lab (DYCE Lab). The role involves coordinating field equipment, dry lab management, data handling, and assisting researchers, with potential drone data processing to map ecosystem structure and plan field campaigns in mountain and desert environments.

Ideal candidates will support SOPs/GLPs, maintain lab cleanliness, and assist senior researchers, with opportunities for growth