Job Profile: Lab and Research Assistant 2 Non-Exempt
Job Family: Lab and Research Support
Time Type: PRN
Max Pay – Depends on experience: $26.49 USD Hourly
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job profile Summary:
Performs intermediate to complex technical support, general lab maintenance, and lab operational support with some degree of independence to aid in research projects. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $21.20- $26.49 per hour; DOE
The watershed technician will work under the supervision of Dr. Jasper Oshun and Dr. Kelly Hondula to map, measure, and model sources of contaminants to Hilo Bay. The technician will assist in establishing monitoring equipment, measuring hydrological parameters, collecting samples from major tributaries, and analyzing samples for sediment concentration and nitrate/phosphate using the Institute for Pacific Island Forestry (USDA) laboratory in Hilo.
Essential Duties:
- Literature review of sediment sources, sediment transport, and deposition in Hilo Bay.
- Identification and quantification of primary sources of sediment to Hilo Bay within watersheds of Waiākea, Wailuku, and Honoli‘i to constrain sediment transport models (InVEST).
-Field work to measure infiltration capacity across range of land uses (forest, agriculture, etc.)
-Mapping of primary sediment sources in three primary watersheds.
-Installation of gauging stations to measure streamflow, suspended sediment
concentration, and water quality.
-Lab analyses to develop spatial relationships between flow and sediment/nutrient load.
- In collaboration with advisor(s) write progress report by fall 2026, participate and contribute to regular meeting with community advisory committee.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience as a field technician in hydrogeological research.
- Experience with soil moisture dynamics.
- Familiar with ERT, GPR, and NMR geophysical surveys as well as GPS tools.
- Experience with working with community groups.
Working Environment:
The technician will work in the field under challenging conditions (rain). Whereas all field sites are close to Hilo, some are in rural and forest areas. The technician will be responsible for coming prepared (food, water, rain gear, sturdy shoes, watershoes/waders, sun and bug protection etc). The technician will work with a supervisor when working in a stream, but may need to visit sites to take samples from the bank and/or download data independently.
The technician will also work in a laboratory and office setting and be responsible for learning and following protocols.
- Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
- Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
- Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
- Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.
Department Statement:
For the eleventh year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university’s culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all five years the category has existed.
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. http://research.asu.edu/
Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position.
Location: Off-Campus: Other US Locations
Funding: No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$15493.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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