Soil and Water Laboratory SpecialistTechnician - United Arab Emirates University

Job Description

The Department of Integrative Agriculture of the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a technical laboratory specialist in the field of soil and water analysis. The successful candidate will be in charge of the laboratory logistics as well as the operation of technical equipment. It is further expected that he/she actively supports an expansion of the laboratorys spectrum of available analytical methods and technical infrastructure in collaboration with faculty members. The position holder will support research and educational activities in the field of plant nutrition soil science and agricultural water management entailing the provision of analytical services preparation of laboratory classes and handson support for students and researchers working in the lab. The Department of Integrative Agriculture offers the successful candidate an international academic working environment with abundant opportunities to operate cuttingedge technical laboratory equipment and engage into a wide spectrum of research and educational activities. Applicants should have a strong interest in analytical technologies and methods in the field of soil chemistry and physics mineral element analysis and rhizosphere research. A profound knowledge of standard operational procedures applying to wet chemistry labs is mandatory. Expected is further an excellent technical command of the operation calibration and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment (centrifuges tensiometers incubators pH/EC meters pipettes photometers microscopes fume hoods balances etc.) as well as the ability to independently perform standard soil analytical procedures. Experience with additional technologies such as AAS ICPMS HPLC pressure plate extraction or in vitro culture is much appreciated.

Minimum Qualification

Vocational training as a biological chemical or agricultural laboratory technician or a comparable education in a related field. Applicants holding an academic degree in the field of agriculture horticulture chemistry biology or a related discipline should have a demonstratable experience with the management of a laboratory independent operation of laboratory equipment and/or the provision of analytical services.

Preferred Qualification

Remarkable experience.

Expected Skills

Ability to follow protocols attention to detail a deep technical understanding commitment and willingness to learn new skills familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of laboratory documents excellent organizational communication and problemsolving skills and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and names and contact information of 23 references.

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Close Date

31/05/2024This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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