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Jacobs Laboratory Technician / Scientist I / Technical Entry - Part-Time in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Your Impact:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs is seeking a temporary and part-time entry-level scientist or engineer to join our team in support of our Research Laboratory Support (RLS) contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) located in Research Triangle Park, NC. This early career professional will have the opportunity to continually learn and develop new skill sets as research objectives change. The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork and working in a flexible environment. Due to the Federal location of this opportunity, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Performing duties as assigned in conjunction with project leaders.

  • Must be available for any combination of two of these three days: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Available to work 16-18 hours a week. This is a temporary position for up to 12 months.

  • Contributing on a variety of research tasks. Examples include:

  • Operation and evaluation of air quality measurement technologies in laboratory and field environments.

  • Soil and dust sieving for inorganic analysis.

  • Acid extraction/digestion on a variety of soil samples.

  • Clean and maintain laboratory glassware.

  • Follow all safety procedures related to assigned tasks.

  • Reviewing data to ensure compliance with project data quality goals and to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.

  • Notifies Project Manager and Laboratory Manager of quality issues and documents appropriately.

  • Helping process large data sets using available software packages including R, Python and Excel.

  • Originating and/or revising standard operating procedures, quality assurance plans, and work plans as related to research tasks.

  • Reviewing data to ensure compliance with project data quality goals and to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.

  • Documenting activities and recording observations in record books in accordance with quality assurance project plans.

  • Maintaining hard-copy and/or electronic records of measurement results and reporting in accordance with Jacobs and EPA records management protocols.

  • Performing laboratory work in accordance with established Jacobs and EPA safety and quality assurance protocols.

Here’s what you’ll need :

Citizenship: Due to the context of this position candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

Years of experience: 0-2 years

Education : B.S. degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Environmental Science, Technology or Engineering.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Laboratory experience through coursework, internship and/or prior work experience.

· Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere.

· Ability to work independently when necessary.

· Proficient with basic computer applications such as MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications :

Fluency with a programming language i.e., Python and/or R

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

  • Lifting: 35 lbs, 10%

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  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Industrial PPE (safety glasses, protective shoes, lab coats, dust masks), 70%

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  • Other: Must be comfortable working in in a laboratory environment, 80%

Description of Work Environment

  • Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Laboratory or Indoor setting, 75%

  • Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Some field work, up to 25%

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Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

  • Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Laptops

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  • Tools used in trade - which ones?: hand tools, 10%

  • Other: Laboratory equipment including temperature, pressure, flow rate measurement devices, sifting equipment, 60%

Criticality of Attendance

  • Overtime, regular days, off days: Regular days

  • Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 1 st shift, core hours 9:00AM – 3:00PM

  • Necessity for regular attendance: Critical

  • Urgency for punctuality: Urgent

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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