Soil Research Technician

Soil Research Technician

Job no: 497396
Work type: Federal Work Study Student, Institutional Student
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Research, Student, Communication, Learning & application, Critical thinking & problem solving

• $16.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  No

• Duties will entail in-lab physical, chemical, and biological (including DNA extraction) analysis of soil and plant samples collected from field sites and natural areas across the Great Plains and Pacific Northwest.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and majoring OR minoring in a degree program in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering, or College of Education
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
• Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us eerservices.

Advertised: 10 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time