Laboratory Specialist

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location:Alexandria, Virginia, Blacksburg, Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia, Manassas, Virginia
Categories:Engineering, Information Systems / Technology, Other, Research / Scientific

Job Description

To provide analytical data for sponsored research projects by analyzing water samples or other matrices according to written laboratory procedures using advanced instrumentation. wet chemistry techniques, and other physical, chemical, and biological quality measures. Assures that generated data are within quality control guidelines. Develops new methods to analyze for additional parameters. Assists and trains other laboratory staff and students in laboratory techniques .

Required Qualifications

Experience in water analysis or other analytical field using similar techniques; experience utilizing software applications such as Microsoft Windows, word processing, database applications, and spreadsheets; knowledge of chemical principles and techniques important in the environmental laboratory field; skilled in performing physical. chemical, and/or microbiological analyses of water. wastewater. and other matrices: ability to learn laboratory analytical techniques and instrumentation with limited direct supervision and perform these with a high degree of accuracy and precision; ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor; ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis on a variety of research projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, microbiology, biology or related discipline or equivalent level of training and experience in the area of water analysis.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Anticipated at $45,000, based on experience

Review Date

December 15, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Missy Allison) at ([email protected]) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised:December 14, 2023
Applications close:February 2, 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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