Water & Environmental Lab Analyst – Temp, Part-Time

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition discount program for employees

Job summary

Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a temporary, part-time position with the Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies. The role supports environmental and water analysis, and student training, contributing to ongoing research projects and revenue-generating activities.

Preferred candidates hold a B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field, with experience in laboratory operations and water-related work, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field.
• Experience conducting laboratory and analytical water-related work.
• Experience on environmental science projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental and water analysis and related duties.
• Support graduate and undergraduate student training.
• Contribute to research projects and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Maintain safety and lab procedures.

Skills

Environmental science knowledge

Lab experience

Water analysis

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

QA/QC understanding

Education

B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field

Job description

Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a temporary, part-time position with the Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies. The role supports environmental and water analysis, and student training, contributing to ongoing research projects and revenue-generating activities.

Preferred candidates hold a B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, geosciences, or related field, with experience in laboratory operations and water-related work, and strong communication skills.