Laboratory Assistant II

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi in Mississippi is seeking a laboratory and field support professional to aid the Freshwater Ecology Research Lab. You will assist in setting up methods for measuring gas fluxes, collect water samples from lakes, rivers, and wetlands, and perform routine water quality analyses in the lab.

Ideal candidates have a background in biology or chemistry with relevant lab experience, and a willingness to conduct fieldwork and collaborative research with graduate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science preferred.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory and field support to Dr. Jason Taylor's Freshwater Ecology Research Lab.
• Assist lab researchers in setting up methods for measuring gas fluxes related to carbon and nitrogen cycling in lakes and streams.
• Run routine water quality analyses in the lab and prepare reagents.
• Conduct fieldwork and collect water samples in freshwater environments.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory support

Field sampling

Water quality analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related science

High School (Required)

Tools

SEAL nutrient autoanalyzer

Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometers (MIMS)

PAM fluorometer

LICOR SmartChamber

Job description

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Department:

Biology

Job Summary:

Performs moderately complex technical support, general labmaintenance, and lab operational support with some degree ofindependence to aid in research projects.

Job Description:

• Prepares basic to moderately complex media, cultures, formulas,or specimens according to established protocols and proceduresunder limited supervision.
• Performs basic to moderately complex data collection to supportlaboratory research.
• Inspects, prepares, cleans and maintains equipment, suppliesand facility spaces according to established protocols andstandards.
• Tracks supply and equipment inventory levels, placesreplenishment orders, and maintains funding information.
• May support scheduling and screening of participants and/or anddocument and monitor results according to established researchrequirements and specifications for human subject research.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide laboratory and field support to Dr. Jason Taylor'sFreshwater Ecology Research Lab.
• Assist other lab researchers (postdocs, graduate andundergraduate students) in setting up methods for measuring variousgas fluxes related to carbon and nitrogen cycling pathways in lakesand streams.
• Run routine water quality analyses in the lab. Proficiency inmaking reagents and other basic laboratory tasks is required forthis position.
• Conduct fieldwork and collect water samples in and aroundfreshwater environments, including lakes, rivers, andwetlands.

Tasks include:

• Prepares basic to moderately complex media, cultures, formulas,or specimens according to established protocols and proceduresunder limited supervision
• Performs basic to moderately complex data collection includingwater and biological sampling from natural lakes, rivers andwetlands, as well as experimental outdoor mesocosms to supportlaboratory research
• Assists in the set-up, maintenance, and sampling of large-scaleoutdoor mesocosm experiments
• Calibrates, deploys, and downloads environmental sensors atfield and experimental sites according to established protocols andstandards
• Analyzes water samples for dissolved and total nutrientconcentrations using a SEAL nutrient autoanalyzer according toestablished protocols and standards
• Analyzes water samples for dissolved gas concentrations using aMembrane Inlet Mass Spectrometers (MIMS) according to establishedprotocols and standards
• Analyzes water samples for chlorophyll a using aPulsed-Amplitude Modulated (PAM) fluorometer according toestablished protocols and standards
• Processing gas samples for dissolved CO2, CH4, and N2Oconcentrations using the headspace-equilibrium method according toestablished protocols and standards
• Assists with field GHG flux measurements using a Licor SmartChamber and Analyzers 10) Inspects, prepares, cleans and maintainsequipment, supplies and facility spaces according establishedprotocols and standards

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related sciencediscipline.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience| 4 Years| Required

Compensation:

$20.50 - $30.76

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.