UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT

COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES - WIST

Position: #10-04AS09

Position: WIST Laboratory Technician       

Position Description:
The primary responsibility of the WIST laboratory technician position will be to work with WIST and UWSP staff on laboratory services and outreach education projects.  Part of the job responsibilities will include safe operation and calibration of pilot laboratory equipment including the UWSP pilot paper machine, refiner, digester, and Quantum mixer.  All of this equipment can only be operated in the presence of trained faculty and/or staff to ensure standard safety procedures.  This position will train and supervise students how to safely and accurately run specialized laboratory equipment.  Analytical testing using standard methods and reporting will be required along with the safe handling and make down of chemicals.

Department/University Description:
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a four-year, primarily undergraduate, comprehensive university with an emphasis on teaching. The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) is a new program being developed at UWSP.  It is a joint program of the College of Natural Resources and College of Letters and Science.  Its focus will be on the development and dissemination of sustainable technologies and associate social/economic interests.  It will build on the current academic and research strengths of UWSP and seek to broaden those strengths through collaborative with relevant public and private partners.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required in a technical field, such as: laboratory technician, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or engineering.  Prior training in pilot scale manufacturing systems, and laboratory analyses is preferred.

Appointment Date: December 1, 2009 or as soon as possible.  

Terms of Employment: Academic Staff, 12 month grant funded position with potential for renewal.  Full health benefits through the University of Wisconsin System.

Application Procedure:
Send hard copies (no email) of letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of academic work and contact information for 3 references to:

Stacey Allen-Bannach
College of Natural Resources Room 100
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
800 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI, 54481.

Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on November 2nd, 2009.  Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check.