Research Lab Technician, Molecular Biogeochemistry

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan's Microbial Biogeochemistry Lab seeks a full-time laboratory technician to manage projects in molecular biogeochemistry, including nitrogen-containing biomarkers analysis. You will prepare and analyze environmental samples, operate GC-IRMS, HPLC, SEAL nutrient analyzer, and MIMS, while supporting study design and safety.

You will mentor students, contribute to publications, and advance method development in stable isotope applications within microbial ecology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent.
• Experience with modern instruments for quantitative chemical, isotopic, and/or geological analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze water, sediment, and culture samples.
• Run, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation independently.
• Perform scientific data entry, processing, and visualization.

Education

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

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Job description

University of Michigan's Microbial Biogeochemistry Lab seeks a full-time laboratory technician to manage projects in molecular biogeochemistry, including nitrogen-containing biomarkers analysis. You will prepare and analyze environmental samples, operate GC-IRMS, HPLC, SEAL nutrient analyzer, and MIMS, while supporting study design and safety.

You will mentor students, contribute to publications, and advance method development in stable isotope applications within microbial ecology and