Research Technician II (Extended Temporary Employment)

This position supports a broad set of curatorial and technical needs within the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research. Time is to be split between curatorial activities such as cataloging and rehousing of collections, and laboratory activities in support of sample analysis.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Provide routine dendrochronological support. Cutting, sanding, digitization and measuring of wood samples.
• Assisting with preparation of wood samples for chemical analysis including stable isotope and radiocarbon following established steps and protocols.
• Broad assistance with a range of museum curatorial activities including: cataloging; rehousing; inventory; loan processing; labeling of collections under supervision.
• Assist with the organization of samples arriving in the laboratory for archiving, dendrochronology and chemical analysis. This includes recording samples into existing logs/database, following set procedures for freeze treatment of samples, labeling and communication with LTRR staff and faculty as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of museum curation, wet lab procedures and dendrochronological methods.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.