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Ursinus College · 2 months ago

Research Assistant Biology

601 EAST MAIN STREET, Collegeville, PA, 19426, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ursinus College is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Biology to conduct research in soil ecology. The role involves conducting field and laboratory experiments, supervising undergraduate researchers, and maintaining laboratory operations.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate soil sample collection from working farms

Collect and perform elemental analyses on plant and soil samples

Initiate and maintain soil laboratory incubations involving stable isotopes

Conduct laboratory assays to characterize and quantify soil microbial communities

Supervise, train, and assist undergraduate researchers

Stock consumable materials required for research in the laboratory

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the laboratory space and equipment

Manage safety issues in field and laboratory settings to ensure a clean and safe working environment and coordinate waste disposal

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesSoil scienceBasic computing skillsTrouble-shooting skillsOutdoor workInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Soil Science, or related field required

Experience with basic laboratory techniques in plant or soil science required

Basic computing skills required

Comfort working outdoors required

Excellent interpersonal, trouble-shooting, organizational, and communication skills required

Company

Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a school in Collegeville.

Founded in 1869

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.ursinus.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Gundolf Graml

Interim President

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