The Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science (CAARES) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as part-time laboratory technician to assist in laboratory operations. The individual must have knowledge and experience with sample preparation (extraction/cleanup) as well as analytical instrumentation techniques.

• Receive, login and store samples, standards and solvents as per established standard operating procedures.
• Cleanup glassware and help maintain an organized lab.
• Under supervision extract and cleanup environmental and biological samples using techniques such as accelerated solvent extraction and solid-phase extraction.
• Under supervision analyze sample extracts using analytical instrumentation including gas and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems.

Education:

Minimal Qualifications: High School Degree.

Experience:
Minimal Experience: Multiple high school or college chemistry, biology or physics courses with laboratory experience.

Preferred Experience: BS degree in life sciences

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and to work with shifting priorities and schedules.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with basic laboratory operations.

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. 

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records