Employer: University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Limnology Position Vacancy Listing # 74114
Working Title: Water Chemistry Lab Technician Official title: RESEARCH SPECIALIST (T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC (T16FN) Degree and area of specialization: BA/BS in Biological, Geological or related disciplines required; MS degree preferred. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a water chemistry laboratory required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience 1) with use of the following analytical equipment: nutrient autoanalyzer, organic carbon analyzer, ion chromatograph, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, gran titrator; 2) with data entry and laboratory information management software; and 3) using and maintaining standard water chemistry laboratory equipment. Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience including federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, and the public. Principal duties: The North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research (NTL-LTER) Project is in need of are search specialist to: 50%-Oversee all aspects of the water chemistry laboratory, including the analysis of water samples, sample tracking, data entry, writing/updating method protocols for laboratory and data entry procedures, maintenance of equipment logs, hire, train, and supervise student hourly employees who will assist with laboratory analyses and data entry. 20%-Oversee quality assurance/quality control and management of project data, and work with NTL-LTER Information Management staff. 10%-Participate in sample collection on site (Vilas County, WI) several times throughout the year. Transportation and living accommodations will be paid. 10%-Assist PI with writing annual reports and sections of technical reports 10%-Assist PI, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers with water chemistry projects. A period of evaluation will be required; a criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. Employee class: Academic Staff Full time salary rate: Minimum $30,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Term: This is a renewable appointment Appointment percent: 100% Anticipated begin date: August 7, 2012 Number of positions: 1 To ensure consideration, application must be received by: July 27, 2012 HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and 3 references (containing name, relationship to individual and contact information) to Val Seidel at [email protected] NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
