Environmental Health Student Research Assistant

Job description

Title: Environmental Health Student Research Assistant Position Type: Student: Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs: Position Location: Richmond Campus: Driver Classification: Non-Driver: FLSA: Non-Exempt: Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week) Hours Per Week: Up to 20 Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour Retirement: None: Contact Person: Ashlee Kirby: Job Summary/Basic Functions: The Environmental Health Science program has received a research award to investigate the presence of Legionella in windshield wiper fluid and evaluate microbial air sampling methods for environmental exposure assessment. One student will be hired to assist with collection of air, water, and vehicle fluid samples in field settings, perform laboratory procedures, and document methods and results. The student will follow approved protocols related to sampling, microbial culturing, isolation, and identification using selective media and advanced instrumentation for microbial analysis. Minimum Qualifications: Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. - Must be enrolled...