Pasted below is a Research Laboratory Technician position description for my agroecology lab at the University of Michigan. Please distribute widely.
Best, Jennifer Research Laboratory Technician Position in Agroecosystem Biogeochemistry School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan Position Summary: Full-time, one-year laboratory technician position focused on soil nutrient cycling in agroecosystems is immediately available in an interdisciplinary Sustainable Food Systems laboratory at the University of Michigan. The Research Technician will assist scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants in performing laboratory and field procedures. Specific position activities include setting up field experiments on diversified grain and vegetable farms, plant and soil sampling, assisting with preparation of research protocols, and analysis of soils and plants including inorganic nitrogen, particulate organic matter fractionation, total carbon and nitrogen, and preparing samples for isotope analysis. The technician will be responsible for organizing and managing field work, operating laboratory equipment, preparing solutions, ordering supplies, recording and compiling data, conducting library research and literature searches, and performing other duties as assigned. Funding is available for one year, with possibility for position renewal. Successful candidates will have demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail, and are expected to work both independently and collaboratively. A Master’s degree in soil and crop sciences, agronomy, ecology or related areas is desired, and a bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a laboratory setting is required. Interested persons should submit a statement of qualification, a list of relevant course work, and a resume online under job ID #98446 by July 22nd, 2014: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/98446/research_lab_tech_intermediate. -- Jennifer Blesh Assistant Professor School of Natural Resources and Environment University of Michigan 440 Church St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734-763-2470 [email protected]
