Environmental Laboratory Research Assistant, Department of Engineering
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 18, 2024
Application Instructions:
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
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Job Description Summary
Dr. Young is looking for junior research assistants (JRA) to join her research team for ongoing projects related to stormwater treatment.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
The junior research assistant (JRA) will:
Other Functions:
The JRA may also -
This position is ideal for an individual who has recently graduated from a community college/technical school with extensive laboratory experience or a current upper-class student preparing to enter graduate school post-graduation.
The JRA must practice:
The ideal candidate should show an interest in environmental and water quality issues through previous coursework and extracurricular experiences.
Physical Requirements:
The JRA must be able capable of performing experiments in a BSL-2 lab. The JRA must be able to travel using a commercial airline.
Accountabilities:
The JRA will meet with Dr. Young every week and will communicate efficiently regarding laboratory and data needs. The JRA will attend monthly meetings with the collaborators (North Carolina State University, Auburn University, University of South Alabama) and provide updates regarding their role with the research project.
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Dr. Young is looking for junior research assistants (JRA) to join her research team for ongoing projects related to stormwater treatment.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
The junior research assistant (JRA) will:
- work on a team of researchers comprised of the PI-Young, technicians, graduate students, and undergraduates.
- support the research in the Young Lab by performing laboratory experiments that test the efficacy of a new nutrient material, geotextile.
- conduct a matrix of water quality experiments and analysis to investigate three adsorbent media (biochar, activated carbon, and titanium dioxide) for nutrient removal capabilities of geotextiles.
- use scanning electron microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and experimental consumables including glassware, pipettes, sample collection containers, disposable gloves, and other supplies to conduct the research.
Other Functions:
The JRA may also -
- support Dr. Young by performing literature reviews and writing research papers.
- take monthly trips to North Carolina State University to verify the efficacy of the geotextile as a water treatment mechanism.
- attend a water-focused conference.
- take an annual trip to the Auburn University Stormwater Facility is required for technology implementation.
This position is ideal for an individual who has recently graduated from a community college/technical school with extensive laboratory experience or a current upper-class student preparing to enter graduate school post-graduation.
The JRA must practice:
- high quality organizational skills
- professional communication
- perform independent laboratory experiments related to water quality.
- Microsoft Office suite
- Graphing software (Mathematica, MatLab, SigmaPlot).
The ideal candidate should show an interest in environmental and water quality issues through previous coursework and extracurricular experiences.
Physical Requirements:
The JRA must be able capable of performing experiments in a BSL-2 lab. The JRA must be able to travel using a commercial airline.
Accountabilities:
The JRA will meet with Dr. Young every week and will communicate efficiently regarding laboratory and data needs. The JRA will attend monthly meetings with the collaborators (North Carolina State University, Auburn University, University of South Alabama) and provide updates regarding their role with the research project.
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
