Soil and Chem Lab Tech I
Inside Higher Ed, Alpine, TX, United States
Job Title
Soil and Chem Lab Tech I
Location
Alpine
Department
Natural Sciences
Job No.
G99453
Posting Date
04/10/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
04/10/2026
Salary
$2,800 ($18/hr)
Required Qualifications
Geology or Chemistry major.
Preferred Qualifications
Rock/soils lab experience, basic field skills, GIS experience.
Primary Responsibilities
The Soil and Chem Lab Tech will assist with the processing and extraction of humic acid from lignite samples and the preparation of dried samples for chemical analysis. The Lab Tech may also be tasked with identifying biological materials in samples using a scanning electron microscope. Some field work and sample collection may also be required.
Additional Responsibilities
All other duties are assigned unique to the department. Responsible for the personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Background Check Required
Yes
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Soil and Chem Lab Tech I
Location
Alpine
Department
Natural Sciences
Job No.
G99453
Posting Date
04/10/2026
Until Filled
Yes
Appointment Date
04/10/2026
Salary
$2,800 ($18/hr)
Required Qualifications
Geology or Chemistry major.
Preferred Qualifications
Rock/soils lab experience, basic field skills, GIS experience.
Primary Responsibilities
The Soil and Chem Lab Tech will assist with the processing and extraction of humic acid from lignite samples and the preparation of dried samples for chemical analysis. The Lab Tech may also be tasked with identifying biological materials in samples using a scanning electron microscope. Some field work and sample collection may also be required.
Additional Responsibilities
All other duties are assigned unique to the department. Responsible for the personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Background Check Required
Yes
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