Biology Research Technician (Part-Time)
Oak Ridge Associated Universities | |||||||
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Oct 30, 2024 | |||||||
Biology Research Technician (Part-Time) Job Locations
US-NC-Research Triangle Park
Overview The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a part time Biology Research Technician position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country. What the EPA project is about Within ORD, the Center for Environmental Measurement & Modeling (CEMM) conducts research to advance EPA's ability to measure and model contaminants in the environment, including research to provide fundamental methods and models needed to implement environmental statutes. The methods and models developed by CEMM are typically applied at the airshed, watershed and ecosystem level. Within CEMM, the Watershed and Ecosystem Characterization Division (WECD) conducts research to advance EPA's ability to characterize the presence, transport, transformation, sources, and impacts of contaminants in watersheds and ecological systems. The work to be performed under this statement of work provides improved understanding of processes that determine fate and transport of nuisance species, including microbial contaminants, into freshwater and coastal aquatic environments. Results from studies conducted under this task will be used in conjunction with other related biological studies to help evaluate the transport of DNA genetic markers of a variety of biological stressors and environmental health indicators from point and nonpoint sources including both urban and agricultural ecosystems, to determine exposure to humans and ecological systems in aquatic environments. Responsibilities As a team member, you will assist with studies to determine microbial and environmental DNA fate and transport and their impact on freshwater and marine coastal environments. Specific duties include:
Conducting routine molecular laboratory tasks
including nucleic acids extraction/purification/characterization from various sample matrices;
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Location: This job will be located EPA's facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. Salary: Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $29.09 for hours worked. Hours: Part-Time (20 hours/week) Travel: Occasional travel to local sampling locations may be required. Expected start date: The position is part time and expected to begin December 2024. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly. Qualifications
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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