Research Technician

LUMCON, a program of the Board of Regents, is a statewide academic consortium focused on marine science to address environmental and socioeconomic challenges in Louisiana and beyond.

LUMCON offers unique marine science and educational opportunities, anchored by the DeFelice Marine Center, situated in Louisiana’s wetlands and near the Gulf of Mexico. The center operates a fleet of research vessels and is expanding with a new maritime research facility in Houma in 2023.

The Roberts Lab of Ecosystem Ecology and Biogeochemistry (lumcon.edu/broberts, ) at LUMCON seeks multiple research technicians to support projects funded by NSF, BOEM, NASA, and NOAA. The role involves field and laboratory work studying coastal wetlands, estuaries, and shelf ecosystems, collaborating with lab members and external partners such as Dr. Marshall Bowles ().

Current projects include NSF studies on methane fluxes and dynamics in wetlands, a marsh mesocosm oiling experiment, and long-term research on wetland carbon fluxes, nutrient exchanges, microbial ecology, vegetation dynamics, and ecosystem responses to human disturbance, among others.

• B.S. in biogeochemistry, marine science, microbial ecology, oceanography, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with database management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with PIs, postdocs, students, and other technicians.

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as nutrient analyzers, spectrophotometers, TOC/TN analyzers, elemental analyzers, and gas chromatographs.
• Experience measuring biogeochemical cycles of carbon, iron, sulfur, and nitrogen.

• Participate in field and lab work in wetland, estuarine, and coastal ecosystems.
• Manage lab databases.
• Collaborate with lab members and external partners.

No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete the electronic application, which is valid for this and future opportunities.

Contact:
Wendy Morrison, wmorrison

For employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at

Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is an unclassified position, available immediately, initially for 1 year with possible extension based on funding and performance. The position is based at LUMCON Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Applications missing minimum qualifications, incomplete applications, or submitted after the deadline will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a complete application. Attach transcripts or relevant materials if possible.

All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete Form I-9 upon hire.