Research Lab Technician

Position Description

Performs highly skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties lead position in the coordination and completion of projects in a research lab or program. May supervises subordinate employees. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Major/Essential Functions

The primary responsibilities will be to operate and maintain laboratory equipment within the soils laboratories at the Department of Plant and Soil Science. Plan, organize, facilitate, and implement operating procedures for conducting multi-unit collaborative research with the PSS soils groups. Order supplies, schedule equipment maintenance, and implement operational procedures. Perform highly skilled analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects in a research lab or program. May supervise subordinate employees.

• Operate, maintain, and train users on laboratory equipment within the soils laboratories at the Department of Plant and Soil Science.
• Plan, organize, and implement operating procedures for conducting multi-unit collaborative research with the PSS soils groups.
• Order supplies, scheduling equipment maintenance, and implementing operational procedures for conducting multi-unit collaborative research within the soils groups.
• Develop safety protocols and supervise undergraduate students and researchers across different soils groups to implement experiments.
• Engage and organize research, sample, and data collection as required, working alongside students, post docs and visiting scholars.

This position may require the individual to work outside in inclement weather, including hot summer days and cold winter days.