Environmental Testing Program Lead
Environmental Testing Program Lead
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$ 42100 - 61000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory (AASL) supports the education research and extension missions of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences by providing analytical testing and researchbased recommendations to inform sustainable resource management decisions. The laboratory provides testing programs for agricultural horticultural and environmental materials including soil manure biosolids compost plant tissue and water. The laboratory is accredited for drinking water and environmental testing by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
The Environmental Testing Program Lead provides oversight of the organic waste residual (e.g. manure compost and biosolids) analytical testing programs which includes scheduling tests performing advanced analytical methods quality control report generation customer support and documentation required to maintain laboratory certifications. The position is responsible for the operation maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment used in the Environmental Testing Program. The position also serves as a secondary analyst for other laboratory programs as needed.
Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science soil science chemistry or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Candidates should be proficient in MS Excel Word and Outlook and have experience using LIMS and/or relational database management systems (e.g. Filemaker MS Access).
Additional Preferred Education Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Master of Science degree in environmental science or a related field and experience testing agricultural or environmental samples in a service laboratory.
Application Information:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply. Applicants should submit a brief cover letter summarizing their training and relevant experience a current resume and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair John Spargo .
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The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$42100.00 $61000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
