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Technical Assistant I - Environmental & Soil Chemistry Lab

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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UMass Amherst

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Technical Assistant I - Environmental & Soil Chemistry Lab

Job no: 505493
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Stockbridge Sch of Agriculture
Union: USA/MTA
Categories: Laboratory & Research

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Manage the Environmental & Soil Chemistry Lab. Provide Lab and field support for environmental and soil chemistry research program.

Essential Functions

  • Manage the environmental & soil chemistry laboratory and conduct research in environmental and soil chemistry and other related areas.
  • Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC_MS), Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), Liquid scintillation counter (LSC), Costech Elemental CNOS Analyzer, Particle size and zeta potential analyzer, Agilent microwave plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (MP-AES), and Shimadzu GC-2014 greenhouse gas analyzer.
  • Assist and train graduate and undergraduate students in the lab on instruments and experimental procedures.
  • Summarize and process research data, conduct statistical analyses, write reports, conduct literature searches.
  • Purchase and manage lab supplies.
  • Notify and track students for lab safety training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

  • Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
  • Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Knowledge of computer software such as word processors, graphic and statistical packages.
  • Knowledge of operating analytical instruments such as HPLC, LSC, GC-MS, ICP-MS.
  • Ability to organize laboratory experiments and develop reports in a labor efficient manner.
  • Ability to work with others.
  • Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

    Bachelor Degree (in Soil Chemistry or Chemistry) is strongly preferred.

    Work Schedule

    Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week

    Salary Information

    Grade 11

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.cns.umass.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)

    UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Advertised: May 21 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close: May 27 2020 Eastern Daylight Time

    Organization

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

    As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

    Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

    The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

    As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

     

    Company info
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    Telephone
    4135454894
    Location
    181 PRESIDENTS DR
    Whitmore Administration Building
    Amherst
    Massachusetts
    01003
    US

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