Lab Technician - Earth and Oceanographic Science

Lab Technician – Earth and Oceanographic Science

Bowdoin College is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Jones Lab in the Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science.

• Assist with field sampling of coastal Maine rivers, including sediment transport measurements, geomorphic surveying, and hydrologic measurements.
• Utilize QGIS to measure geomorphic features of rivers.
• Maintain and organize field equipment (GPS receivers, survey equipment, hydroacoustic instruments).
• Use R to analyze geomorphic and hydrologic data.
• Maintain well‑organized data and detailed metadata.
• Participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, including literature review, analysis and graphing of data, and summarizing methods and results in text.

• Hourly rate: $26.35 per hour.
• Health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (eligible after 1 year of service and age 26).
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (available after one year of service).
• Access to many college facilities, including the gym and pool (including household members).

• Bachelor’s degree in earth and oceanographic science or related field (e.g., geology).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Fundamental ability to plan, conduct, and analyze experiments with semi‑independent supervision (training provided by PI).
• Working knowledge of QGIS and R.
• Ability to use hydrologic and geomorphic field equipment.
• Strong understanding of conducting remote analyses of rivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proactive communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

• Course‑based experience in earth and oceanographic science or related field.

• Full‑time, one‑year appointment (40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year).
• Regular work schedule:
  Monday through Friday, flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekends. No overtime anticipated.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks, including criminal records, educational verifications, driving records, and/or credit history. Bowdoin College does not provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Special Instructions: If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number, and how you know the reference.

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