Environment Analyst

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 12 days ago

Location: Bozeman, MONTANA

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Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number	STAFF - VA - 24291
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Stephanie Ewing [email protected] 406-600-8474
Classification Title	Research Professional
Working Title	Environment Analyst
Brief Position Overview	The Analyst will be responsible for coordinating standard analyses of these materials using a suite of instrumentation. The Analyst will participate in the LRES teaching mission by facilitating student projects, training and supervising undergraduate student assistants, and providing hands-on experiences for undergraduate students in the environmental sciences. For applicants with a PhD, this position will include opportunities to mentor graduate students and participate in teaching at the graduate level. The Analyst will work closely with the Laboratory Director and with an advisory board of engaged faculty with expertise in plant ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, microbiology, agronomy and soil science, and will participate in research projects that are an integral component to the department, the College of Agriculture, the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, and MSU.
Position Number	4C0589
Department	Land Resources & Environ Sci
Division	College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type	Professional
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
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FLSA	Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	0.49 - 1.0
Benefits Eligible	Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary	$62,000 to $66,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type	LOA
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	We are seeking an aqueous analytical chemist who will manage a research and teaching laboratory focused on waters, soils, plant materials, organism tissues, and sediments. Applications from candidates with an MS or PhD are encouraged, and a combination of two part-time people may be selected to cover the duties described here.
Duties and Responsibilities	Operating and maintaining instrumentation, including inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry, ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis, and combustion methods for total and dissolved carbon and nitrogen; Developing and documenting analytical and lab user protocols; Data development, quality assurance, and communicating results to end users and Lab Director; Teaching undergraduate and graduate students with limited analytical or chemistry background, through participation in an Environmental Analysis class, defined independent study projects for research credit, or work on shared data sets; Evaluating and supporting work of other lab users including graduate students, post-docs, and research staff; Contributing to grant proposals to fund instrumentation and salary; Managing analysis requests with proper invoicing, effective workflow, and quality control documentation; Tracking and reporting operations costs (invoiced totals, total expenses, labor costs, expendable costs, instrument repairs, etc.); Maintaining the processes and documentation required for lab safety and waste disposal.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	MS or PhD in analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry, hydrology, or a related field, Comprehensive experience with instrumentation and rigorous data development and management. Experience with teaching analytical chemistry or related topics.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and mastery of standard instrumentation including inductively coupled plasma spectrometry, ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis, and other routine analytical techniques. Interest and experience in developing computer code for efficient automated lab work flows for QA/QC and data delivery to customers. Research experience in biogeochemistry and analysis of inorganic constituents in natural and managed soil and water systems. Experience with quality control-quality assurance programs and documentation of standard operating procedures. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching and interaction with graduate and undergraduate students. Ability and interest in development and application of novel analytical techniques.
The Successful Candidate Will	Contribute to defining the mission and impact of the Environmental Analysis Laboratory; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary group of environmental science faculty and students to positively contribute to research and teaching programs.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	Upon completion of a successful search
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Applications will be:	Screening of applications will begin on April 4, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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