Soil & Water Conservation Field & Lab Technician

Central State; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State University seeks a Research Technician to support soil and water conservation projects in field and laboratory settings. The role involves sampling, processing, instrument upkeep, and data collection across multiple projects within the ANRIM lab in CESTA.

The candidate will work closely with Research Associates and other lab personnel, travel to field sites, and help maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Associates with 2+ years field/lab experience considered.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites to collect soil, water, and plant samples.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
• Record field data with GPS coordinates and metadata.
• Assist with establishment and upkeep of field plots and research sites.
• Transport and log samples with chain-of-custody.
• Process, prepare, and analyze soil, water, and plant samples in the lab.
• Maintain lab notebooks and inventory; ensure safety procedures.
• Coordinate shared field and lab tasks across researchers.

Skills

Multitasking

Field data collection

Lab data management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Environmental Science or related field

Associate degree with 2+ years field/lab experience

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

HPLC

GC-MS

CN Analyzer

Job description

Central State University seeks a Research Technician to support soil and water conservation projects in field and laboratory settings. The role involves sampling, processing, instrument upkeep, and data collection across multiple projects within the ANRIM lab in CESTA.

The candidate will work closely with Research Associates and other lab personnel, travel to field sites, and help maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced research environment.