Lab/Field Technician

HDR, Inc.; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Ludington, Michigan is seeking a Lab/Field Technician for a temporary, part-time role based in Ludington. You will assist with setting and lifting gill nets on Lake Michigan, sort fish by species and size, count, measure and weigh, and mend nets.

Local candidates with a background in environmental sciences or biology are preferred; experience with small boats and Great Lakes fish is a plus. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• General background-related experience.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting and lifting gill nets on Lake Michigan.
• Pick captured fish from nets and sort by species and size.
• Count, measure and weigh fish.
• Mend and repair gill nets and maintain equipment.
• Keep the facility clean.
• Shift schedules include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Skills

Boat operations

Fish handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Environmental sciences/biology degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lab/Field Technician

The Lab/Field Technician is a temporary/part-time position based in Ludington, Michigan. The role will assist with setting and lifting scientific gill nets on Lake Michigan, pick captured fish from the nets, sort into species and size groups, count, measure, and weigh fish, mend and repair gill nets, and keep the facility clean. Big lake experience with boats, trailers, and fish handling is strongly preferred. Shift schedules include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference will be given to local candidates with a full or partial college degree in environmental sciences/biology.
• Experience with small boat operations and knowledge of freshwater/Great Lakes fish species is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

HDR is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.