Center Limnology Water Chemistry Lab Technician

Department Overview

The Center for Limnology’s mission is to exemplify The Wisconsin Idea by providing new knowledge and information on aquatic ecosystems through research, education, outreach and public service; and to facilitate and support research and teaching based around facilities at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology and Trout Lake Station.

Spring or Summer 2026

Not Remote

Minimum: 30
Maximum: 30

Up to 30 hours per week for summer 2026. Possibility of continuing into fall 2026 as a part time position.

Minimum: $14.50
Maximum: $15.00

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• Ability to follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Comfortable working with potentially hazardous chemicals, after hands‑on training
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail‑orientated and self‑motivated
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of precision and accuracy

• A chemistry major with an interest in analytical chemistry
• At least one semester of General Chemistry coursework completed
• One semester of Analytical Chemistry coursework completed
• Have two years of academic eligibility left and interest in working during the school year

• Acid washing glassware
• Reagent preparation
• Sample preparation and digestion
• Calibrant preparation
• Titration
• Data entry
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• General principles of QA/QC
• Routine operation of the following analytical chemistry instrumentation:
  • Shimadzu Total Carbon Analyzer
  • Dionex Ion Chromatography System
  • Astoria Pacific Segmented Flow Analyzer
  • Agilent ICP-OES

Comfort with laboratory safety procedures.

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