Research Senior Technician

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Research Senior Technician to collect fish, habitat, and water quality data in Ohio streams and rivers and to design and implement laboratory and field research projects. The role includes extensive field sampling using backpack electrofishing, seining, PIT tagging, and boat electrofishing.

The incumbent will oversee sample sorting, aging otoliths, lab experiments, database management, geospatial analysis, and independent data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience using software like R, R Studio, Arc GIS, and the Microsoft Office Suite; ability to present scientific research to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated field sampling in aquatic systems and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect fish, habitat, and water quality data in streams and rivers.
• Oversee laboratory and field research projects and data management.
• Train less experienced colleagues in laboratory techniques and field methods.
• Perform statistical analysis and prepare final reports for funding agencies and manuscripts.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

R

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years relevant experience with HS or 2 with Associate

Tools

ArcGIS

R Studio

Electrofishing

Seining

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

Research Senior Technician

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology

The Bruckerhoff Freshwater Community Ecology Lab is hiring a research senior technician to collect fish, habitat, and water quality data in Ohio streams and rivers and design and implement laboratory and field research projects. This position requires extensive field sampling of fish and invertebrate communities using a variety of techniques, including backpack electrofishing, seining, PIT tagging, and boat electrofishing.

When not in the field, the incumbent would oversee and execute:

• preparing and aging otoliths
• sample sorting and identification of fish and invertebrates
• designing and conducting laboratory experiments
• database management
• geospatial analysis
• independent data analysis and writing of reports and manuscript

The technician will be expected to perform statistical analysis, present findings to professional stakeholder audiences, and prepare final research reports for funding agencies and manuscripts to submit for peer-reviewed publication.

The technician will also be expected to train less experienced colleagues in the laboratory group and independently (without supervisor approval) anticipate, recognize, and solve routine issues associated with ecological research in the field and laboratory.

The technician will also need to independently problem solve to deal with infrequent or unusual issues that may arise.

The research technician will be expected to work independently to solve problems based on established protocols and precedent established in the research group.

Travel may be required to site locations.

The individual must be able to lift 50 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions.

This position will require substantial time spent in or near water and handling aquatic organisms.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in a Natural Resources-related field and experience using software like R, R Studio, Arc GIS, and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience presenting scientific research to general and professional audiences in verbal and written forms, especially publications. Teaching/mentoring experience preferred for working with less experienced students and employees in the laboratory group.

2-3 years of relevant experience, including experience gained during a Master's degree program. Relevant experience includes wildlife, fisheries, and general aquatic ecological sampling in streams, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs including electrofishing, seining, habitat characterization, and water quality sampling. Basic statistical and data management skills required through experience, coursework, or graduate work.

Additional Information:

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic, interactive group of technicians, students, post-docs, and faculty at The Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory ( http://ael.osu.edu ) within the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology ( http://eeob.osu.edu ).

The pay range for this job profile is $19.28 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

Research Center (0073)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40