Job Summary:
This position functions under close progressing to limited supervision of the Soils Laboratory Manager. Primary responsibilities include performing analytical procedures, preparing samples for testing, quality control monitoring, and method development. The employee will collaborate with the lab manager and other lab staff to determine testing priorities, and contribute to the efficient operation of the Soils Lab including training and working with undergraduate student workers.
This position will conduct analysis including digestions and extractions on soil, plant, manure and limestone samples to determine nutrient content. Exposure to either combustion analysis of CN or other elements and or flow analysis equipment is required. Experience with ICP-OES analysis, forage or pH testing is preferred. Seasonal workflow may require hours beyond standard working hours in the spring and fall, not to exceed 50 hours per week.
The employee in this position will use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work including the following:
Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisor, coworkers, and all customers. Provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission. Use data collection tools as appropriate. Use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit. Present ideas, carry out assignments, and provide information as required. Participate in continuous learning through professional development activities.
Responsibilities:
Identifies, reviews, and develops new analytical methodologies and sample preparation techniques. Performs high complexity testing, manages testing services with broad implications to public health, and reports results for chemical constituents in specimens and samples collected from humans, plants, animals, or other environmental matrices. Serves as a subject matter technical expert.
10% Engages in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new methodologies including techniques for chemical research experiments
70% Performs high complexity analytical testing, employing quality control and quality assurance practices
10% Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and information management systems to meet unit objectives in alignment with strategic initiatives
5% Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues
5% Performs non-routine instrument maintenance and repairs
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degreein a science related field (e.g. environmental sciences, chemistry, etc.)
Qualifications:
Four years of experience in an agricultural or environmental lab with experience running automated instrumentation is required for this position.
Experience with forage analysis desired
Work Type:
Full Time:
100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum
$57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Minimum salary $57,000/year actual salary is to be determined upon hire and dependent on qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the employee must be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description with or without reasonable accommodation.
WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.
If you have questions, you may email
call Kelsey Bailey, .
Contact:
Kelsey Bailey
Relay Access (WTRS):
7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Chemist II(HS092)
Department(s):
A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/SOIL AND FORAGE LAB
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
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