Looking to be part of a research team working in the Chesapeake Bay, Everglades and sites across the Southeast? Looking for a fast-paced work environment with the opportunity to grow? Looking to hone your laboratory skills? The Wetland Ecosystem Biogeochemistry Lab of the US Geological Survey (Dr. Greg Noe, Reston, VA) is hiring a full-time, non-permanent technician to be part of our team. We research the hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic controls on wetland nutrient biogeochemistry in wetlands and their coupled fluvial ecosystems in order to better protect and restore the nations water resources. Job duties are centered on the chemical analysis of P, N, C, and other elements in water, sediment, soil, and plant samples. Additional duties include field work for collection of samples and measurement of ecological and hydrologic data, sample processing, lab management, database management, QA/QC, and report preparation. The position is based in Reston, Virginia with extensive collaborations with ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, and geochemists within the USGS and with partner organizations. Applicants must demonstrate desire and capability to be an independent member of a team in charge of the laboratory component of our work, including operating autoanalyzers and elemental analyzers. Please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of two references to Dr. Greg Noe ([EMAIL PROTECTED]); preferred applicants should be available to begin work by August. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes benefits and paid vacation.
http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/jharvey/noe_bio.html
