Environmental Health Student Research Assistant
Job no: 497358
Position type: Student
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
School/Unit: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences
Department/Office: 241400 - Environmental Health Sciences
Categories: Student Support Positions
Title: Environmental Health Student Research Assistant
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Ashlee Kirby
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Job Summary/Basic Functions The Environmental Health Science program has received a research award to investigate the presence of Legionella in windshield wiper fluid and evaluate microbial air sampling methods for environmental exposure assessment. One student will be hired to assist with collection of air, water, and vehicle fluid samples in field settings, perform laboratory procedures, and document methods and results. The student will follow approved protocols related to sampling, microbial culturing, isolation, and identification using selective media and advanced instrumentation for microbial analysis. |
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Minimum Qualifications
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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Background Check Statement
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