Overview
Research Technician Jobs in Spokane, WA at Gonzaga University
Title: Research Technician
Company: Gonzaga University
Location: Spokane, WA
Title: Research Technician
VP Area: School of Engineering & App Science
Department: Civil Engineering
Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday
Telework Availability: On-campus Position
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Classification: Fixed Term Staff
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: NA – FXD/Temp Position
Fixed Term End Date (if applicable): 2027-05-15
Job Purpose
This position supports the research of environmental engineering faculty. The Research Technician will perform water treatment experiments to evaluate the performance of coagulation and powdered activated carbon to remove dissolved organic matter and disinfection byproduct precursors. Experiments will also be performed to evaluate dissolved organic matter leaching from burned soils and sediments. Initial tasks will also involve examining volatile organic compound sorption and desorption from plastic pipe materials. Analytical chemistry techniques such as GC-MS and LC-MS will be used.
Essential Functions
- 70% – Water Treatment Experiments
- Water treatment experiments will be performed using a jar test apparatus to test the performance of coagulants and a tumbler will be used to assess the performance of activated carbon.
- A tumbler will be used to evaluate contaminant sorption and desorption.
- 30% – Water Quality Analysis
- Several different water quality analyses will be performed including total organic carbon analysis, UV spectroscopy, fluorescence, GC-MS, and LC-MS.
- Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
Educational Requirement
Bachelor's Degree
Years Of Related Experience Requirement
75% of time)
Walking – Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)
Lifting/Carrying – Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Daily (>75% of time)
Attention to Detail – Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)
Problem-Solving – Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $27.07 – $27.93 per hour
Pay Range
Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 21.65
Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 27.07
Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 32.48
