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Utah State University · 7 hours ago

Laboratory Technician

Utah State University is seeking a laboratory technician for the Environmental Biogeochemistry and Paleolimnology Lab. The technician will assist in research related to climate change and anthropogenic disturbances on ecosystems, including fieldwork and laboratory analyses.

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Responsibilities

Learn to use laboratory and field instrumentation to assist students and postdocs
Operate instruments in the lab including a FIALyzer, Lachat FIA/IC, Skalar TOC/TN, Spectrophotometers, and FTIR
Train students on methods used in the lab and the field
Ensure safety standards are met and students are operating to code, and maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies/consumables
Assist with field research activities
Actively participate in research activities including method development, lab meetings, workshops, and seminars
Manage the use of the facilities by external faculty and students

Qualification

Analytical laboratory experienceBiogeochemistryWet lab techniquesFieldwork experienceQAQC proceduresAttention to detailCommunication skillsReliabilityOpenness to feedback

Required

Candidates must have at least a B.S. or M.S. in biogeochemistry, chemistry, geosciences, ecology, environmental sciences, or a closely related discipline
Analytical laboratory experience in the biogeosciences is required

Preferred

Experience with wet lab and clean techniques, QAQC procedures, and specifically familiarity with some of the following Flow-Injection Analyses, Ion Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Fluorometry, Gas Chromatography, FTIR, and soil digestion methods
Experience with fieldwork

Company

Utah State University

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H1B Sponsorship

Utah State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (53)
2024 (36)
2023 (49)
2022 (34)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUtah State Legislature
2022-01-27Grant· $0.24M
2021-11-11Grant

Leadership Team

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Michael Torrens
Executive Director, Analysis Assessment & Accreditation
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