Undergraduate Research Assistant — PFAS Ecotoxicology

NCSL International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Diego State University Research Foundation invites undergraduates to contribute to PFAS ecotoxicology studies, providing analytical and technical support across marine biology, oceanography, biology, engineering and chemistry toward evaluating ecological risks.

Undergraduates I or III work 20 hours per week, assist in data processing, maintain lab facilities, and help in report preparation; DoD security clearance may be required, and US citizenship may be required.

Qualifications

• Area of Study includes Marine Biology, Statistics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and related fields.
• Undergraduates may work up to 20 hours per week and require training under supervision.
• Must have coursework in the requested disciplines per task order.

Responsibilities

• Mobilizing and preparing equipment for field and lab testing.
• Assistance in running standardized toxicity and bioaccumulation testing.
• Assistance in processing samples and data collected.
• Data analysis using Excel and statistical software.
• Maintaining laboratory facilities and test organisms/cultures.
• Conducting literature searches and assisting in report preparation.

Skills

Marine biology

Statistics

Chemistry

Environmental science

Electrical engineering

Computer engineering

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate Level I

Undergraduate Level III

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical software

Job description

The San Diego State University Research Foundation invites undergraduates to contribute to PFAS ecotoxicology studies, providing analytical and technical support across marine biology, oceanography, biology, engineering and chemistry toward evaluating ecological risks.

Undergraduates I or III work 20 hours per week, assist in data processing, maintain lab facilities, and help in report preparation; DoD security clearance may be required, and US citizenship may be required.