Entry level laboratory assistant Jobs in Reno, NV

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Job Description

The Desert Research Institute's (DRI's) Organic Analytical Laboratory (OAL) within the Division of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS) is seeking a Student Worker - Laboratory Assistant. The team is conducting a study to support household health adaptation to the compound events of extreme heat and wildfire smoke in Washoe County, Nevada. This position is expected to provide field and laboratory support and creative activities that contribute to the projects. Specific duties and responsibilities are listed below :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Grade

17.2 / hr, No Benefits

Schedule

Up to 20 hours a week, M-F 9-5 pm

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to stand and reach to work on instruments, and must be able to lift, carry, and move 35 pounds.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

45.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload your resume in the required section.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. For questions regarding this position, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7319.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

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