[SEMCO] Job Announcement

[Sheri DeRosa]

Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant position
available  in the Soil Ecology Program at the Woods Hole Research Center,
Woods Hole, Massachusetts

	The Woods Hole Research Center, www.whrc.org, is re-advertising a position
in its soils program in managing the environmental chemistry laboratory. 

	Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry,
biology, ecology, agronomy, forestry, or related field. Experience in
environmental chemistry lab, familiarity with analytical instruments (Leco
CN analyzer, Lachat flow-injection autoanalyzer, Dionex ion chromatograph),
data analysis skills (spreadsheets, statistical and graphing software),
interest in nutrient cycling through soils, vegetation and water.

	Responsibilities: Manage environmental chemistry lab, set up and maintain
and establish protocols for analytical instruments, analyze soil, plant, and
water samples, maintain lab budget, safety procedures, quality assurance and
control procedures, maintenance schedules, reagents and supplies, hazardous
wastes, supervise and train others in use of equipment, participate in
research projects involving laboratory analyses, assist principal
investigators in achieving their research objectives.

	Application deadline: December 17, 2004.  Start: As soon as possible.

	To apply: Send, by mail or fax (508-540-9700) (no email applications),
cover letter, resume, and list with name, mailing address, email address,
and telephone for three references to: Lab Search, The Woods Hole Research
Center, P.O. Box 296, Woods Hole, MA 02543-0296.

	We acknowledge all applications. Please do not telephone or stop by. A
smoke-free, animal-free institution. EOE

	The Woods Hole Research Center's emphasis in research is on ecosystems and
includes such global issues as biotic impoverishment, climatic change,
sustainable development, and the role of biotic resources in support of
contemporary civilization. Interest and activities extend to the
interactions of science and public affairs, nationally and internationally.
Visit our web site: www.whrc.org