Research Associate/Chemical Laboratory Technician

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Chemistry and Physics and the Center for Environmental Research invites applications for the position of Research Associate/Chemical Laboratory Technician. The Research Associate/Chemical Laboratory Technician will oversee the day-to-day activities of an analytical chemistry lab. Duties include leading operations, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, processing environmental samples, taking chemical measurements, and data and project management for a large chemical monitoring project. The Research Associate/Chemical Laboratory Technician will collect chemical data in consultation with the PI and postdoctoral researchers. Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in an analytical chemistry lab setting.

Questions concerning this position should be directed to Dr. Kyle Piller at ....

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Chemistry from an accredited university by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS in Chemistry from an accredited university. Experience in a lab setting with experience operating Atomic and Molecular Spectrometers (ICP, MPAES, DMA FTIR), as well as other basic chemistry laboratory equipment. Candidates will be responsible for instrument maintenance and upkeep, laboratory management, and data organization. Applicants should have relevant experience with analytical chemistry techniques.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references Posting Close Date August 19, 2025

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered .