Soil Research Technician
Grand Forks
Salary/Position Classification
- $14.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 18 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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
Learning Outcomes
As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:
- Professionalism
- Learning & Application
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Teamwork
Minimum Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and majoring or minoring in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, or chemistry
- Enrolled in a minimum 1 credit for the employed academic semester
- 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.
To Apply
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 at und.careerservices@und.edu.
Job Profile
100% remote work availability Does not support visa sponsorship Hybrid work availability No hybrid work No hybrid work availability No Visa Sponsorship Only undergraduate students eligible Part-Time Requires some time on campus
Benefits/Perks100% remote work 100% remote work availability Eligible for overtime Fully remote Hybrid work Hybrid work availability Remote work Remote work availability Visa sponsorship
Tasks- Collaboration with team
- In-lab analysis
- Research
- Soil sample collection
Application Collaboration Compliance Critical thinking DNA extraction Hawk Central Learning Plant sample analysis Problem-solving Professionalism Research Soil analysis Teamwork
Experience0 years
EducationBiological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Sciences Student Undergraduate Undergraduate Degree
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