Lab & Field Technician — Research Operations Specialist

George Mason University; Dale City (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

George Mason University's Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC) in Woodbridge, VA, seeks a Research Technician & Laboratory Operations Specialist. The role provides advanced technical and operational support for shared equipment, laboratories, boats, and vehicles, ensuring safety and readiness for field and lab work.

The position emphasizes coordinating research logistics, assisting with data quality, and supporting faculty with field and laboratory activities, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant related experience in laboratory/field research.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience supporting scientific research activities.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Support faculty-led and grant-funded research projects through established methods.
• Conduct field sampling and laboratory processing under project investigators.
• Operate and maintain field vehicles, boats, and associated equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate shared research instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and service contracts; manage maintenance logs.

Connaissances

Lab safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Field data collection

Grant support

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

Analytical instrumentation

Boat operation

Description du poste

George Mason University's Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC) in Woodbridge, VA, seeks a Research Technician & Laboratory Operations Specialist. The role provides advanced technical and operational support for shared equipment, laboratories, boats, and vehicles, ensuring safety and readiness for field and lab work.

The position emphasizes coordinating research logistics, assisting with data quality, and supporting faculty with field and laboratory activities, while