Field & Lab Technician

<p class="p1"><strong>Job Posting: Field &amp; Lab Technician</strong></p> <p class="p2"><strong> </strong></p> <p class="p3"><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p class="p4">Hudson Carbon, a mission-driven research non-profit based in Hudson, New York, is seeking a new team member for our lab &amp; field crew. The Lab &amp; Field Technician will work with Research Director(s), Lab Manager, and other Technicians to manage field work and assist in our soil carbon lab.</p> <p class="p5">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Job Description</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li6"><span class="s2">E</span><span class="s3">fficiently and effectively perform various lab and field protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s5">Efficiently and effectively use</span><span class="s3"> sieves, analytical scales, and other lab equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Operate GHG flux and soil coring equipment </span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Organize, label, and store samples for further use.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Maintain accurate lab records.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Accurately collect and report data from samples.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Assist in inventory upkeep and lab maintenance tasks.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Assist in field equipment upkeep and maintenance </span></li> <li class="li6"><span class="s3">Opportunity may arise to collect and breakdown soil cores.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="p7">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p8">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Key Qualities/Skills</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Must be incredibly detail oriented, capable of maintaining focus in a busy environment.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s5">Must have the a</span><span class="s3">bility to organize and methodically perform repetitive tasks.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Patience and precision are required. Must be willing to take the time to do things correctly.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Must be able to rigorously follow procedures and maintain the integrity of the research process.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Troubleshooting skills and collaboration will be needed when issues arise.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Must be honest and forward about mistakes, to protect the reliability of results.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Bring an easy-going and friendly attitude to work and be excited to contribute to the team.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Must be independently motivated, with a strong work ethic.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s3">Previous lab experience is a plus.</span></li> <li class="li9"><span class="s5">Must have a passion </span><span class="s3">for science, particularly at the intersection of agriculture, ecology, and climate change. </span></li> </ul> <p class="p10">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p10">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><strong>About Hudson Carbon</strong></p> <p class="p11">Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.</p> <p class="p12">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p11">Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com"><span class="s6">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</span></a></p>