Research Associate, Earth & Sustainability Laboratory

Job overview

The Research Associate, Earth & Sustainability Laboratory role is onsite in Flagstaff, AZ, with an annual salary range of $58,882–$73,434. The position supports Northern Arizona University’s School of Earth & Sustainability and its research into environmental and climate change and geologic hazards. The role oversees daily laboratory operations and conducts sample analysis and research to produce reliable data for externally sponsored studies. It also supports student training, laboratory safety, data management, and scientific communication.

What you'll do

• Analyze amino acid composition and radiocarbon ages
• prepare samples for HPLC and AMS 14C
• maintain HPLC equipment
• measure sediment properties
• manage and report data
• oversee laboratory operations, supplies, finances, and safety
• supervise and train students and visiting researchers
• conduct experiments, prepare manuscripts, assist with proposals, and present findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research associate

earth science

environmental science

geochronology

sediment analysis

laboratory operations

hplc

radiocarbon analysis

student supervision

flagstaff az

northern arizona university

$58,882–$73,434/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads a joint amino acid geochronology and sedimentary records laboratory and bridges work with the ACE Isotope Lab.

About the employer

Northern Arizona University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.