Student Position – National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP)
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Job No: 507106
Division/Organization: Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Department: Environmental Health Admininistration
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: STOVALL BUILDING, WILLIAM D
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Honoring Context and Culture
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Department Overview:
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Be a part of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene! This is an opportunity to gain valuable laboratory experience while participating in National environmental monitoring program. We are looking for a reliable and committed student assistant team member for the summer with potential to work during the school year as well. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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May 13, 2024 or after |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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10-15 (up to 30 hours per week during semester breaks and summer) |
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Schedule:
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The position is located at the State Lab of Hygiene building located at 465 Henry Mall on the UW campus.
• 10-15 hours per week during the school year
• up to 30 hours per week during semester breaks and summer
• Generally between 8 am – 4:30 pm
• Schedule is flexible and can be adjusted as needed |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$15.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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1 |
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Qualifications:
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• Enrolled university student
• An interest or previous training in science and/or Chemistry |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently after training
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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• NADP Archive project – find, organize, and ship out archive samples to requesters
• Receive Supplies and Samples and track in database software
• Wash returned supplies
• Ship supplies and sampling materials to customers
• Performing data entry and review
• Performing quality assurance (QA) tasks
• Log samples in sample archive software
• Assist in sampling supply assembly
Responsibilities will include: receiving and unpacking samples, logging in samples, data entry, archiving samples, supply preparation and shipping and communications with customers. There is a wide range of additional duties as needed, including: copying, scanning, and filing.
The position requires effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and organization. The successful employee must be able to manage time efficiently, pay attention to detail and be able to perform repetitive tasks, but also be able to switch to new tasks efficiently. This position works under general supervision and reports to the NADP Sample and Data Processing Supervisor.
The employee in this position is expected to use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work. The employee must demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and all customers and consistently model appropriate behaviors and assist other staff in developing effective relationships. The employee is expected to provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission, use data collection tools as appropriate; use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit; present ideas, carry out assignments, provide information as required and participate in continuous learning through professional development activities.
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Physical Demands:
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Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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