Laboratory Assistant

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV seeks a part-time Student hourly Laboratory Assistant to support environmental analysis workflows under supervision. You will prepare filter media for field sampling and perform gravimetric and thermal optical carbon analysis of filters.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of college completed or equivalent work experience; the ability to work with little supervision is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of college completed, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to work with little supervision once trained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare filter media for field sampling.
• Perform gravimetric and thermal optical carbon analysis of filters.
• Assist in creating run lists, data files, and archiving filters.

Skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of college completed, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description

The Environmental Analysis Facility at the Desert Research Institute is seeking a part-time Student hourly Laboratory Assistant. This position will work under direct supervision to prepare filter media for field sampling and to perform gravimetric and thermal optical carbon analysis of filters. The incumbent will also assist in creating run lists, data files, and archiving filters.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of college completed, or equivalent work experience
• Once trained, must be able to work with little supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in a physical science

Compensation Grade

$18.01 per hour

Schedule

Maximum 25 hours per week

Physical Requirements

The ability to perform physical tasks, such as moving or lifting heavy objects up to 30 pounds, and long periods of sitting or standing.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass safety training during orientation

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

45.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please submit your resume in the required section.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.