What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory & Field Technician position at Multiplier?
- Communicate regularly with the Soil Science Program Director about the responsibilities of the position, and the progress being made with respect to executing and completing the responsibilities.
- Coordinate and execute the processing of the WGN soil samples with the Soil Science Program Director. This includes the following:
- Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples;
- Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon;
- Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer
- Coordinate and execute the processing of the NRCS CEAP soil samples with the Soil Science Program Director and Postdoctoral Research Associate. This includes the following:
- Weighing and drying of bulk density soil samples;
- Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples;
- Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon;
- Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer
- Conducting pH analyses on bulk soil samples
- Help the team transition the office and laboratory to the new space when that time comes.
- Work with the Soil Science Program Director to setup the laboratory. This includes the following:
- Updating and maintaining the laboratory safety binder and all protocols therein;
- Separating laboratory supplies and field gear by project, and creating and maintain inventories.
- Once laboratory equipment is installed, work with the Soil Science Program Director to learn how to operate and maintain the instruments, as well as analyze samples. This includes the following:
- Soil samples on the elemental analyzer;
- Soil samples on the MIR;
- Soil extract samples on the plate reader.
- Present progress and updates on the responsibilities of the position at staff meetings.
- Participate in WGN field sampling campaigns if and when that time comes.
