Lab Technical Specialist

About the role

Oversee and conduct chemical analysis of mercury and methylmercury, dissolved organic carbon and dissolved inorganic carbon on samples collected from large scale survey of Adirondack lakes and associated database development and interpretation and presentation of research results.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process water and fish tissue samples collected from Adirondack lakes for laboratory analysis
• Conduct and oversee chemical analyses of mercury, methylmercury, dissolved organic carbon, and dissolved inorganic carbon in samples collected from Adirondack lakes
• Coordinate with Ausable Freshwater Center field survey crews regarding sample collection and transport to Syracuse University
• Collaborate with personnel from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Cornell University on sample analysis, database development, and data interpretation
• Supervise and train undergraduate researchers and other Syracuse University personnel in laboratory analysis, database development, and data interpretation
• Lead data interpretation and the preparation of oral and written research presentations, including presentations at professional meetings and peer-reviewed journal publications
• Participate in project meetings and coordination

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience in laboratory chemical analysis and analytical chemistry laboratory operations

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of environmental chemistry and laboratory analytical methods
• Strong skills in sample analysis, laboratory operations, data management and interpretation, quality control, scientific writing, and research collaboration