Senior Undergrad Lab Chemist — Environmental Analysis

SDSU Research Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

SDSU Research Foundation in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Undergraduate Student to provide analytical chemistry support for Navy NIWC Pacific environmental projects. You will prepare samples, operate LC/MS and ICP-MS instruments, process data, and assist in report preparation across water and sediment matrices.

The role is a 20-hour-per-week student position with a non-negotiable pay rate of $19.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience using chemistry analytical instruments, especially ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS
• Coursework in marine biology, statistics, chemistry, environmental science, electrical engineering and/or computer engineering
• Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software
• Interest and/or experience with designing environmental sampling equipment
• Desire person with strong work ethic, detail oriented, and good communication skills
• Students are available to work 20 hours per week preferred

Responsibilities

• Mobilizing and preparing equipment for upcoming field and laboratory testing
• Perform sample preparation, digestions, extractions, and running samples on the LiquidChromotography/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS) to analyze for target contaminants using chemistry knowledge and applicable documents insection 2.4-2.6.
• Perform data processing and analysis using Xcalibur, Chromeleon, and compound discoverer software package
• Assistance in processing samples and data collected
• Maintain clean lab space and perform sample preparation and analysis utilizing Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to measure trace metals in sediments, freshwater, and seawater. Additionally, assist in the sample preparation, maintenance, and analysis for total and methyl mercury.
• Performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.
• Maintaining laboratory facilities (e.g. washing glassware, calibration and maintenance of water quality meters and seawater system)
• Conducting relevant literature searches pertaining to the studies and participating in report preparation.

Job description

SDSU Research Foundation in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Undergraduate Student to provide analytical chemistry support for Navy NIWC Pacific environmental projects. You will prepare samples, operate LC/MS and ICP-MS instruments, process data, and assist in report preparation across water and sediment matrices.

The role is a 20-hour-per-week student position with a non-negotiable pay rate of $19.67 per hour.