Seasonal Lab Technician​/Macroinvertebrate Sorter

Job Duties

• The primary duties for this entry-level position would be sorting aquatic benthic invertebrates in support of specific project requirements. GEI processes more than 500 benthic invertebrate samples annually, from locations across the country.
• Projects range from long term biomonitoring (fish and benthic invertebrates) to complex ecotoxicological investigations, including terrestrial and aquatic ecological risk assessment at mine sites, refineries, and other industrial settings.
• Additionally, candidates will be responsible for basic laboratory tasks and duties; including cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

• This is a full-time, temporary position (up to 6 months).
• Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 32 hours per week between the hours of 8 and 5, Monday to Friday.
• Internship credit may be available for students.

• Bachelor’s degree or currently working on degree in environmental science, biology, or ecology required.
• Working knowledge of Excel

• Coursework in biology

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• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $20.00 - $22.00/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licences
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More...

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sedentary
• X
• Light
• Medium

(check one per row)

• Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Frequent (33-66% of day)
• Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Not Applicable

• Sitting
  X
  Stress on the neck, back, and spine
  X
  Requires a hunched position for large portions of the day
• Standing
  X
• Walking
  X
• Climbing
  X
• Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
  X
  ~30lbs
• Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
  X
  ~20lbs
• Carrying objects
  X
• Working with hazardous chemicals
  X
• Flammable substances (ethanol)
• Push/pull
  X
• Twisting
  X
• Bending
  X
• Reaching forward
  X
• Reaching overhead
  X
• Squat/kneel/crawl
  X
• Wrist position deviation
  X
• When picking through samples, working on computer
  Pinching/fine motor skills
  X
• Used with forceps and when working with very small organisms
  Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  X
• Taste or smell
  X
• Talk or hear
  X

• Accurate 20/40
• Very Accurate 20/20
• Not Applicable
• Near Vision
  X
• Very small organisms
  X
• Far Vision
  X
• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

• Minimal
• Moderate
• Accurate
• Not Applicable

• X

• X

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

• Blood borne pathogens
  X
• Chemical
  X
• Airborne communicable diseases
  X
  (Unless referring to normal colds and workplace sickness?)
• Extreme temperatures
  X
• Radiation
  X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations
  X
• Extreme noise levels
  X
• Dust/particulate matter
  X

• Ethanol

• X
• 8
• 10
• 12
• X
• Other work hours

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