How to Apply

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should include: 

1. Your specific interest in the position and experience that is directly related to this position. 
2. A detailed description of experience that pertains to each of the required qualifications listed below.  

To be considered for the intermediate level, your cover letter must include a detailed description of:

1. Experience developing or modifying methods for measuring nutrients or metals in water samples
2. Experience using continuous or segmented-flow auto-analyzers.

Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Job Summary

We are looking for two individuals to join our biogeochemistry and harmful algal blooms teams at the University of Michigan's Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Under the direction of project principal investigators, the Biogeochemistry Laboratory Analysts will work collaboratively with CIGLR and NOAA GLERL scientists to:

1. Perform laboratory analyses related to aquatic biogeochemistry in the Great Lakes and their watersheds.
2. Contribute data analyses, visualizations, and writing towards presentations and publications pertaining to nutrient eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, and biogeochemical processes.

This position can be filled at the Research Laboratory Specialist Associate or Intermediate level depending on experience.

This position is open only to US Citizens or permanent residents due to federal security clearance required for access to NOAA GLERL facilities and resources.

Term Appointment: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Mission Statement

The School for Environment and Sustainability (https://seas.umich.edu/) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.

SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Analyze nutrients and other water quality parameters using established analytical chemistry methods, including operating and maintaining continuous and segmented flow-through and discrete autoanalyzer instruments.
• Maintain datasets, laboratory records, sample inventories, and standard operating procedures.
• Summarize and analyze data to support presentations and manuscripts.
• Perform quality control measures and assist with the development of new analytical methods.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Upper-level coursework in analytical chemistry or related to surface water chemistry.
• Professional or academic experience working in a laboratory with at least one year of experience performing analytical chemistry related to nutrients, water quality, or biogeochemistry.
• Experience working independently on problem-solving and troubleshooting issues with instrumentation and analytical chemistry.
• Experience with data management and analysis using products such as R, Python, or similar platforms.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Salary and classification will be determined based on experience. 

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.