Molecular Biogeochemistry Lab Technician - Isotope Analysis

Women In Science; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Microbial Biogeochemistry Lab in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to manage research projects in molecular biogeochemistry, including the study of nitrogen-containing biomarkers via compound-specific isotope analysis.

Primary responsibilities will include the preparation and analysis of water, sediment, and culture samples in the lab; independently running, maintaining, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in engineering, geochemistry, geoscience, analytical chemistry, physics, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience for intermediate level; 1–3 years for associate level
• At least 2 years lab experience operating and/or maintaining modern instruments for quantitative chemical, isotopic, and/or geological analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze water, sediment, and culture samples in the lab.
• Independently run, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation (GC-IRMS, HPLC, SEAL, MIMS).
• Scientific data entry, processing, and visualization.
• Advise on research group projects and collaborate on experimental approaches and methods development.
• Instruct students and lab users in safety and SOP compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S./B.A. in engineering, geochemistry, geoscience, analytical chemistry, physics, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

The Microbial Biogeochemistry Lab in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to manage research projects in molecular biogeochemistry, including the study of nitrogen-containing biomarkers via compound-specific isotope analysis.

Primary responsibilities will include the preparation and analysis of water, sediment, and culture samples in the lab; independently running, maintaining, and troubleshooting