Lab Technical Specialist

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $64,000 - $68,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Title:

Laboratory Technical Specialist

Job Description:

Oversee and conduct chemical analysis of mercury and methylmercury, dissolved organic carbon and dissolved inorganic carbon on samples collected from large scale survey of Adirondack lakes and associated database development and interpretation and presentation of research results.
Responsibilities:
Receive and process water and fish tissue for analysis from survey of Adirondack lakes. Oversee and conduct chemical analysis of mercury and methylmercury, dissolved organic carbon and dissolved inorganic carbon on samples collected from Adirondack lakes. Interface with field survey crews from Ausable Freshwater Center on sample collections and their transport to Syracuse University, and with personnel from RPI and Cornell on analysis of water and fish samples, database development and data interpretation and presentation.

Supervise other personnel (undergraduate researchers) from Syracuse University on laboratory analysis, database development and data interpretation. Lead efforts in data interpretation and oral and written presentation on aspects of the research project, resulting in presentations at professional meetings and publication of peer-reviewed journal articles. Participate in project meetings and coordination.

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related field. Experience in laboratory chemical analysis and analytical chemistry laboratory operations

• Advanced knowledge of environmental chemistry and laboratory analytical methods.
• Strong skills in sample analysis, laboratory operations, data management and interpretation, quality control, scientific writing, and research collaboration.

• Receive and process water and fish tissue samples collected from Adirondack lakes for laboratory analysis. Conduct and oversee chemical analyses of mercury, methylmercury, dissolved organic carbon, and dissolved inorganic carbon in samples collected from Adirondack lakes.
• Coordinate with Ausable Freshwater Center field survey crews regarding sample collection and transport to Syracuse University and collaborate with personnel from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Cornell University on sample analysis, database development, and data interpretation.
• Supervise and train undergraduate researchers and other Syracuse University personnel in laboratory analysis, database development, and data interpretation.
• Lead data interpretation and the preparation of oral and written research…