Research Specialist (Akazawa)

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina’s CAS Biological Sciences department seeks a Research Specialist I – Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, to support field and lab research in Columbia. The role offers a standard schedule 8:30 am–5:00 pm and a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and moth collection experience, perform field duties like setting traps and collecting specimens, and conduct lab tasks such as sorting and preparing samples for analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or related field).
• Experience with moth collection.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork involvement including data collection, sampling and analysis.
• Lab duties including sorting, identifying, and preparing specimens for further analysis.

Skills

Moth collection experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Job description

Research Specialist (Akazawa)

Position: Research Specialist I – Full Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Salary: $17.00 per hour.

Location: Columbia, College of Arts and Sciences, CAS Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities: This position involves both fieldwork and laboratory work, supporting research activities such as data collection, sampling, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in moth identification and specimen preparation. Field duties include setting and monitoring traps, collecting specimens, and recording environmental data. Lab responsibilities include sorting, identifying, and preparing specimens for further analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or related field).
• Experience with moth collection.

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