lab manager Chapel Hill, NC
UNC School of Medicine
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC
43767 - 35809 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Earth Marine Environmt Sci-318000
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
07/14/2023
Application Deadline
07/20/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN06
Working Title
Lab Manager
Position Number
20053865
Vacancy ID
P017820
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
1 year
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00
Work Location
Morehead City, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$35,809 - $43,767
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) launched in 2021-2022, combining the departments of Geological Sciences (GEOL) and Marine Sciences (MASC) with the Institute for Marine Sciences (IMS). The new department provides instruction and conducts research into the physical, chemical, and biologic processes that operate within the Earth and its oceans. Research seeks to understand how the dynamic interplay among these processes shape the Earth’s surface, govern environmental change, generate natural hazards, supply energy and resources, and sustain life. The department has a strong tradition of undergraduate students conducting independent and guided research as part of their training.
Position Summary
This position is located in the Earth Marine and Environmental Science Department within the College of Arts and Science. This is a time-limited position and fills the need for technical support for long-term field monitoring (Neuse River, ModMon project, and FerryMon project) and related laboratory analytical activities. This position makes water quality measurements using multi-parameter data sondes (YSI 6600 and 6800), coupled to data loggers, and lab processing of data.
Water samples that are collected will be analyzed for nutrient (utilizing an autoanalyzer) and organic matter content, including high temperature C,H,N measurements, and total organic carbon measurements. The Technician must have working knowledge of these technologies. Some data analysis and application of sample statistics, will be conducted as part of this position. Laboratory safety, policies and procedures along with assisting with radiation safety testing and assurance procedures are vital to this position. This Technician maintains records, orders supplies for the field and lab, and prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC-Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center.
In addition to working with upgraded field sondes, the technician will also assist with analyzing nutrient samples on a Seal flow injection autoanalyzer.
Water samples that are collected will be analyzed for nutrient (utilizing an autoanalyzer) and organic matter content, including high temperature C,H,N measurements, and total organic carbon measurements. The Technician must have working knowledge of these technologies. Some data analysis and application of sample statistics, will be conducted as part of this position. Laboratory safety, policies and procedures along with assisting with radiation safety testing and assurance procedures are vital to this position. This Technician maintains records, orders supplies for the field and lab, and prepares and submits analysis invoices for the UNC-Environmental Microbiology Recharge Center.
In addition to working with upgraded field sondes, the technician will also assist with analyzing nutrient samples on a Seal flow injection autoanalyzer.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience with deployment of field environmental monitoring equipment, sample processing and nutrient analysis is desirable. Data processing experience is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
