Temporary Nonexempt

90% Laboratory Assistant

• Assist graduate students with analysis of n-nitrosodimethyl amine (NDMA) in drinking water samples
• Assist post-doctoral research associate with analysis of assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in drinking water
• Extract DNA from drinking water samples
• Perform quantitative polymerase chain reaction on samples from drinking water
• Wash glassware and other laboratory materials.

10% Adhoc duties as assigned

• All other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow explicit directions and to quickly learn laboratory techniques
• General interest in academic scientific research of water quality
• Patience, dedication, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering resides within the College of Science & Engineering. More information about the department can be found at https://cse.umn.edu/cege

Pay Range: $16.00- $18.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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