Laboratory & Field Technician

Title: Laboratory & Field Technician

Department Org: Environmental Sciences - 101250

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary

Location:

MC AC

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: $42,000 - $47,000/year

This is a 100% external-fund supported position with funds from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The person in this position will conduct collection and sampling trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways. The primary sampling focus is the collection of invasive grass carp. They will be responsible for processing biological samples on boats and in the laboratory, and will regularly use software that requires prior knowledge of common data storage and analysis software, e.g. Excel, Access, R.

• 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 U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive University of Toledo’s vehicles is required.
• Experience sampling Great Lakes, connected waterways, or large rivers. Must be able to manage sampling trips independently without the presence of the PI and make decisions based on scientific goals and environmental conditions.
• Sampling will be carried out in collaboration with seasonal employees of the University of Toledo and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and other agencies.
• 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 (Excel, Access, R, or SAS).
• Scientific education and experience to make day-to-day decisions about implementation of an existing study design outlined in the project contract.
• Comfortable presenting and discussing results and conclusions of data collection and analysis to scientific audiences.
• Ability to work well as a team member, sometimes under uncomfortable field conditions (e.g. cold, heat, rain).
• Ability to lift sampling gear weighing up to 80 lbs with assistance from another crew member.
• Overnight travel will be required for sampling.

• Data management in Excel, Access and basic statistical software (e.g. R or SAS).
• Ability to work as a team member in adverse field conditions.
• Ability to make on-the-ground decisions in the field without immediate input from a supervisor; in the laboratory, perform duties with occasional supervision and seek input only for new situations outside of experience or education.
• Ability to communicate basic scientific results to scientific colleagues and lay audiences, including presenting posters and talks at conferences and meetings and contributing to manuscripts.

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.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hr compliance or  between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.