Life Science Technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Science
Environmental Science
External Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00
Advertised Salary $35,000 to $40,000 Posting Date 12/02/2024 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
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Position Information
Classification Title Life Science Technician FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. degree in a wildlife field or biological sciences.
Position Summary
The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry at two installations in Virginia. The technician will also have regular data entry and management responsibilities. The technician may also on occasionally assist other project personnel at other installations in VA/MD.
The person in this position will be an important liaison with the project PIs from three performing organizations, as well as natural resource staff and other personnel at two installations in Virginia. A high degree of professionalism and excellent communication skills are essential. As the only project personnel based in the Chesapeake Bay area, candidates should be highly independent, self-motivated and well-organized.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
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