The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to protecting people from corporate use of toxic chemicals.
CEH is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant to work full-time testing compliance with legal agreements we have negotiated with fashion retailers that set strict limits on use of lead-containing pigments in fashion accessories.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thorough, interested in protecting people from toxic chemicals, and committed to the strict adherence with safety protocols for the use of the x-ray fluorescence analyzer.
The Temporary Research Assistant will report to the Research Director. This is a one-year, temporary position beginning in March, and it is funded for one year. This position is non-exempt.
Responsibilities:
Purchase fashion accessories from multiple California retailers
Record purchase information in Excel spreadsheet
Photograph purchased items
Attend a safety training on the proper use of an x-ray fluorescence analyzer
In accord with all established safety procedures, screen purchased items for lead content
Assist with enforcement of any violations with lead standards in CEH's legal agreements with fashion companies
Qualifications
College graduate
Organization
Attention to detail
Familiarity with Excel
Ability to work well in both collaborative and independent scenarios
Science background not required but could be helpful
Passionate about reducing exposure to toxic chemicals
Compensation will be commensurate with successful candidate's experience.
Please include in your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample
Contact Information for three references
Please send materials by February 27, 2012 to: caroline@ceh.org (subject line: Research Assistant).
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