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  • Logan
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    This includes the following: Weighing and drying of bulk density soil samples; Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples; Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon; Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer. This includes the following: Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples; Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon; Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer.

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    Description

    Description

    • Communicate regularly with the Soil Science Program Director about the responsibilities of the position, and the progress being made with respect to executing and completing the responsibilities.
    • Coordinate and execute the processing of the WGN soil samples with the Soil Science Program Director. This includes the following:
      • Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples;
      • Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon;
      • Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer
    • Coordinate and execute the processing of the NRCS CEAP soil samples with the Soil Science Program Director and Postdoctoral Research Associate. This includes the following:
      • Weighing and drying of bulk density soil samples;
      • Grinding and sieving of bulk soil samples;
      • Acidifying bulk soil samples for the removal of inorganic carbon;
      • Tin packing of soil samples for analysis on an elemental analyzer
      • Conducting pH analyses on bulk soil samples
    • Help the team transition the office and laboratory to the new space when that time comes.
    • Work with the Soil Science Program Director to setup the laboratory. This includes the following:
      • Updating and maintaining the laboratory safety binder and all protocols therein;
      • Separating laboratory supplies and field gear by project, and creating and maintain inventories.
    • Once laboratory equipment is installed, work with the Soil Science Program Director to learn how to operate and maintain the instruments, as well as analyze samples. This includes the following:
      • Soil samples on the elemental analyzer;
      • Soil samples on the MIR;
      • Soil extract samples on the plate reader.
    • Present progress and updates on the responsibilities of the position at staff meetings.
    • Participate in WGN field sampling campaigns if and when that time comes.

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