Laboratory Technician, CIGLR and NOAA GLERL
Job Summary
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our research team and work on aquatic ecology and harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes. The Laboratory Technician will assist senior staff and principal investigators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL) by contributing to laboratory organization and operations. While experience with laboratory workflows related to aquatic ecology, microbiology, or environmental sciences would be helpful, training will be provided to those without prior laboratory experience in these areas.
Your appointment will be with The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR), which is part of the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. CIGLR is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL) that brings together experts from academia and government research labs to work on pressing Great Lakes environmental challenges. You will spend the majority of your time at NOAA GLERL in Ann Arbor.
Term Appointment: This is a one year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Salary
$45,000.00 – $50,000.00
Responsibilities*
- Under the direction of senior staff and principal investigators, perform routine laboratory tasks including, cleaning glassware and other materials, preparing sampling and analysis materials, and restocking consumables.
- Assist senior staff and principal investigators with sample inventories and organization.
- Perform data entry and organize data under direction from staff and principal investigators.
- Assist with laboratory methods following written protocols.
- Posted: November 20, 2024
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline (expired): 11/14/2024
- Organization: Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research School for Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan
- Qualifications: Required Qualifications* An associate's or bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field. At least one year professional or academic experience in a laboratory setting. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. This position is open only to US Citizens or permanent residents due to federal security clearance required for access to NOAA GLERL facilities and resources.
- How to apply: Apply on website: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256568/laboratory-technician How to Apply Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. A one page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that is directly related to the required qualifications for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Web address: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256568/laboratory-technician
Contact Information
Margaret Throckmorton
throckmj@umich.edu