Temporary Research Technician - Puerto Rico

Society for Conservation Biology; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization seeks a Temporary Research Technician to support stream ecology projects in Puerto Rico. The role involves sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates and data processing, requiring bilingual communication in Spanish. Ideal candidates have a BS in ecology or related fields and experience in fieldwork. This position offers a competitive hourly salary and the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting fieldwork, particularly in forest and stream ecosystems.
• Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates and data recording.
• Assessing effects of droughts and hurricanes on stream ecosystems.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Fieldwork

Aquatic Ecosystems

Education

BS in ecology

Environmental Biology

Job description

Temporary Research Technician - Puerto Rico

Employer NC State University Location Raleigh, North Carolina, US Salary Competitive Closing date May 14, 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research Field Conservation science Discipline Ecology Salary Type Salary Employment Type Temporary / Seasonal

*Posting Number:*PG195055TM
*Position Number:*11ASO3440
*Position Type:*Temporary
*Essential Job Duties:*The technician will work on our stream ecology projects in Puerto Rico. The individual will work as a team member in our project assessing the effects of droughts and hurricanes on stream ecosystem structure and function, with emphasis on aquatic macroinvertebrates. Duties include sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates, data recording and processing, and sample processing. The technician will work in coordination with our field team in Puerto Rico, so communication in Spanish is necessary.

*The work place is El Verde Field Station, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. *
*Is Time Limited:*No
*Job City & State:*Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
*Department:*Applied Ecology
*Classification Title:*Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
*Working Title:*Temporary Research Technician - Puerto Rico
*Work Schedule:*8am-4pm, Monday-Friday
*Other Work/Responsibilities:*
* n/a
*Minimum Experience/Education:*
* Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
*Department Required Skills:*
* n/a
*Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:*
* BS in ecology, environmental biology, or similar field
* Experience in conducting fieldwork, in particular in forest and stream ecosystems
* Experience working with aquatic ecosystems or stream ecology
* Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team
* Bilingual Spanish-English
*Required License or Certification:*
* n/a
*Valid NC Driver's License required?:*No
*Commercial Driver's License Required?:*No
*Anticipated Hiring Range:*$15/hr
*Job Open Date:*04/09/2025
*Quick Link:*[https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216930](https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216930)
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