- Perform trace-level organic analysis for EPA 16 priority Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), in water, sediment/soil, and biological tissues.- Operate ASE, GPC, and GC/MS instruments for trace-level analysis.- Carry out stable isotope analysis of 15N/14N and 13C/12C in solid samples & 18O/16O and D/H in liquid water samples. - Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for instrumentation and analytical analyses.- Develop hazard assessment forms managing the risk… Show more - Perform trace-level organic analysis for EPA 16 priority Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), in water, sediment/soil, and biological tissues.- Operate ASE, GPC, and GC/MS instruments for trace-level analysis.- Carry out stable isotope analysis of 15N/14N and 13C/12C in solid samples & 18O/16O and D/H in liquid water samples. - Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for instrumentation and analytical analyses.- Develop hazard assessment forms managing the risk associated with hazards in the area.- Trained graduate students and interns on various instruments and analyses. Show less

- Identify and measure shrub vegetation, coarse woody materials, and snags in permanent sample plots.- Develop pre- and post-season inventory lists of all camp and core equipment and supplies.- Perform daily safety checks on vehicles, ATVs, and equipment.- Identify unknown vegetation under a compound microscope.