Lab Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will support environmental fate laboratory studies conducted in a GLP regulated facility. These studies involve dosing of natural soils, sediments, and waters with 14C labeled pesticide materials to determine pesticide metabolism, abiotic degradation, and mobility.

SKILLS DESIRED:

- The successful candidate will possess good wet chemistry and general laboratory technique (eg weighing of samples, solution preparation, pipetting, solvent extractions, rotary evaporation, record keeping/documentation)
- Experience with liquid scintillation counting (LSC) or be familiar with use of radio labeled techniques
- Experience with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and be familiar with GLP or similar.
- The ability to understand and follow directions, and the flexibility to work with varying staff from week to week is key.
- Adherence to safety and waste disposal policies (training to be provided) is a fundamental requirement.

EDUCATION:

- BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Environmental or an allied major is required. Candidates with an MS or PhD will not be considered.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

- New graduates or recent graduates with 1-2 years experience are preferred.
- Candidates must be able to discuss their experience with relevant testing equipment and techniques.