Soil & Water Research Associate (Field + Lab)

Women In Science; Wilberforce (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State University’s ANRIM lab is seeking two Research Associates to work on soil and water conservation projects in agricultural and natural systems. You will conduct field data collection, lab analysis, and data management while assisting with data synthesis, reports, and manuscript development.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, independent and collaborative work, and willingness to travel to field sites and conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork
• Basic computer skills with spreadsheet and data management software
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites to collect soil, water, and plant samples using standard and project-specific protocols
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation and monitoring equipment
• Record field data accurately, including GPS coordinates and sample metadata
• Assist with establishment and upkeep of field plots and research sites
• Support soil and water conservation practice installation, monitoring, and assessment activities
• Follow safety protocols for fieldwork under varying weather and site conditions
• Process, prepare, and analyze soil, water, and plant samples in the lab
• Enter, organize, and quality-check data from field and lab work
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate researchers when possible
• Attend lab meetings and conferences as opportunities arise

Skills

Field data collection

Data management

Laboratory techniques

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

CN Analyzer

IRMS

Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry

HPLC

GC-MS

GC-MS/MS

Job description

Central State University’s ANRIM lab is seeking two Research Associates to work on soil and water conservation projects in agricultural and natural systems. You will conduct field data collection, lab analysis, and data management while assisting with data synthesis, reports, and manuscript development.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, independent and collaborative work, and willingness to travel to field sites and conferences as needed.