Laboratory & Field Technician

Job Title

Field Technician

Environmental Sciences - 101250

U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Professional Staff Association

MC AC

1

$47,722.00

This is a 100% external fund supported position with funds from the Department of Energy - COMPASS FME. The person in this position will conduct collection trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways. The primary sampling focus will be on the collection of invasive grass carp. They will be responsible for processing biological samples on boats and in the laboratory.

Conduct sampling trips on the Great Lakes and connected waterways, manage trips independently, make decisions based on scientific goals, handle weather and water conditions, collaborate with seasonal employees and state natural resources agencies, manage and direct field activities, present and discuss results to scientific audiences.

• BS in Environmental or Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries, or related field. MS or relevant professional experience preferred. Must have knowledge of basic fish ecology, limnology, and Great Lakes science.
• A valid US driver’s license and ability to drive University of Toledo vehicles are required.
• Experience sampling Great Lakes, connected waterways, or larger rivers. Must be able to manage sampling trips independently without the presence of the PI. Will be required to make a series of decisions on each sampling trip based on understanding of the scientific goals of the project and experience with weather and water conditions in the Great Lakes.
• Experience in collaboration with seasonal employees of the University of Toledo and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and other agencies. Must be able to manage and direct field activities on a day-to-day basis. Experience working with or for state natural resources agencies is highly desired.
• Knowledge of fisheries or limnology, ability to collect and analyze samples.
• Experience in the operation and data processing from standard fisheries and limnological gear.
• Knowledge of standard data storage and analysis packages and fish ecology are required (Excel, Access, R, or SAS).
• This position requires scientific education and experience to make day-to-day decisions about the implementation of an existing study design which has been laid out in the project contract.
• Experience and comfort presenting and discussing results and conclusions of data collection and analysis to scientific audiences.
• Must work well as a team member, sometimes under uncomfortable field conditions (e.g., cold, heat, rain).

None provided.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

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