Student Research Assistant, Materials Circularity (Casual)

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT? At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community. If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together. Important Application Deadline Notice Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date shown above , as Workday automatically closes postings at that time. Internal NAIT Employees Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site. About The Opportunity Please Note: This is a casual opportunity, ending on or before April 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This position will be filled by a student enrolled full‑time in a certificate, diploma, or degree program at a post‑secondary institution. Student research assistants work under the direct supervision of an academic staff member in classroom, lab, or field settings. The Clean Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) supports regional industries through applied research activities aiming to accelerate the development of technologies rooted in circular economy principles. The Clean Technologies team is a diverse, highly multidisciplinary group of professionals with experience and backgrounds in environmental science, applied chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, and industrial microbiology. The position is focused on supporting the area of circularity within industrial sectors of Alberta. The position will support basic laboratory activities related to projects focused on characterizing industrial waste materials and environmental samples for use in forestry reclamation applications. This is a high-profile multi-disciplinary project in close collaboration with both industry and academic partners. The ideal candidate is an adventurous, highly motivated, team-oriented individual who thrives in a multidisciplinary supportive learning and working environment. Our team provides a highly inclusive team environment to all, and we seek individuals who are comfortable with failure, have patience, are tenacious, have a sense of humor, and are driven by passion for hands-on learning. Key Responsibilities Perform clerical and secretarial tasks related to the research project. Enter data accurately and efficiently. Conduct routine research tasks requiring limited judgment. Carry out laboratory clean‑up duties. Search for information across various media sources. Draft basic or routine presentation materials. Conduct a variety of laboratory-based techniques such as: Measuring pH, ions, EC etc. Gas chromatography and ion chromatography Elemental analysis FTIR Carry out general tasks and laboratory protocols including general housekeeping, experimental set up and take down, solution preparation, and basic analytical equipment maintenance. Perform basic soil analyses, including sample preparation and analysis. Use analytical instrumentation to acquire data and compile data within Excel for presentation to team members and industry partners. Participate in maintaining a safe laboratory environment by following standard operating procedures, proper chemical handling, and helping to update safety protocols. Communicate results and observations effectively between project teams and industry partners as needed. Write reports/presentations summarizing the data obtained using Word and Power Point. Skills & Abilities Understanding of clerical processes. Understanding of related software applications. Understanding of laboratory procedures. Understanding of basic research techniques. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Profici…

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