Project Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

210560 Earth & Environmental Sciences

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

Responsibilities:

Performs routine field and dry laboratory support activities for environmental research projects. Assists with the deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of field measurement equipment and supports data processing and quality control efforts. This position provides training in field operations, equipment handling, and data management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the deployment, setup, and retrieval of field measurement instruments and supporting equipment at nearby research sites, following established procedures.
• Performs routine field site visits for cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of instruments and associated hardware. Transports equipment and materials between campus and designated field locations in accordance with safety and handling guidelines.
• Data Management: Downloads, organizes, and backs up field data following prescribed data management protocols. Performs basic data processing and quality control checks using established methods and tools. Maintains routine records of site visits, equipment status, and data collection activities.
• Learns and follows standard field safety, equipment handling, and documentation practice                                 
• Assists with identifying equipment or data issues and reports observations to senior laboratory staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required

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