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The Sanford Lab is seeking a limited-term employee to help process and analyze soil samples collected in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. The Soil Technician position is a great opportunity for students who have recently graduated to gain hands-on experience working in a soil science laboratory with fellow soil enthusiasts. The position will include:
- Sieving samples to prepare soils for further processing and analysis
- Using a mechanical ball mill to pulverize and homogenize soil samples
- Testing soils for inorganic carbon and measuring soil pH
- Helping to perform soil analyses such as soil texture and particulate organic matter
- Preparing soil samples for carbon and nitrogen analysis
No previous experience working with soils or in a laboratory is necessary, but the candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills and a desire to learn new laboratory procedures.
If you are interested in applying for this position or have any questions, please send an email with the subject line “Soil Technician” to Dr. Adam von Haden (avonhaden [at] wisc [dot] edu). If you are applying for the position, please attach a cover letter and resume to the email.