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SalaryThe EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full time Cell Culture Lab Assistant at EPA position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.
The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country.
What the EPA project is about
Administrative responsibilities will include:
- Performing data entry and analysis using office and laboratory software
- Performing searches of the scientific literature
- Under supervision, writing operating procedures for routinely performed laboratory activities.
- Completing additional duties, as requested, per specifications and instructions provided by the mentor.
Communication-related responsibilities will include:
- Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team
- Interacting with other members of the development team as well as EPA scientists
- Maintaining accurate laboratory records, both electronically and in designated notebooks, and organizing and collating data where appropriate.
- Assisting the team in developing oral presentations using graphics and other interactive formats
- May be asked to present work performed as a poster at a scientific conference.
Laboratory responsibilities will include:
- Interacting with laboratory researchers while conducting laboratory research studies
- Conducting quantitative analysis of air concentrations during exposures.
- Calibrating instruments used for quantitative analysis
- Operating novel generation systems used to set starting concentrations for Cell Culture exposures
- Independently following written laboratory protocols
- Preparing exposure systems and workspaces for laboratory experiments
- Completing experiments in an organized and efficient manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
- Basic experience (at least six months) working in a laboratory setting;
- Experience following written protocols;
- Proficiency performing basic chemistry calculations, quantitative analysis and calibrating instruments;
- Basic experience with instrumental analysis, calibrating, and quantitative analysis techniques including gas chromatography, dispersive and Fourier Transform infrared, and calibration systems;
- Basic experience working with hazardous substances;
- Experience collecting data, maintaining a detailed scientific laboratory notebook and electronic record keeping;
- Experience with basic laboratory health and safety procedure;
- Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills; and
- Strong organizational skills including experience preparing spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations as well as demonstrated ability to adhere to assigned deadlines.
Location:This job will be located EPA’s facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Salary: Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $23.37 for hours worked.
Hours: Full-time.
Travel: Overnight travel will not be required.
Expected start date: The position is full time and expected to begin May 2024. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. The contract renews each May through 2025.
For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org.Do not contact EPA directly.
Qualifications:- Be at least 18 years of age and
- Have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, toxicology, environmental sciences, engineering, or closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
- Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
