Temporary Research Assistant, Center for Environmental Health

Temporary Research Assistant:
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 half-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, and interested in protecting people from toxic chemicals.

The Temporary Research Assistant will report to the Research Director. This is an approximately one-year temporary position beginning in March. This position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Record information in Excel spreadsheet about recently purchased fashion accessories
• Photograph purchased items
• Screen purchased items for lead content

Qualifications

• College graduate
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with Excel
• Ability to work well in both collaborative and independent scenarios
• 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 7, 2013 to:  caroline@ceh.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (subject line: Research Assistant).
CEH promotes Equal Opportunity and strongly encourages women, LGBT, people of color and diverse backgrounds to apply.