Laboratory & Field Technician

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 100% external fund supported position with funds from the Department of Energy - COMPASS FME. The person in this position will conduct collection trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways. The primary sampling focus will be on the collection of invasive grass carp. They will be responsible for processing biological samples on boats and in the laboratory.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental or Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Fisheries, or related field.
• A valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to drive University of Toledo’s vehicles.
• Experience sampling Great Lakes, connected waterways, or large rivers.
• Ability to manage sampling trips independently without the presence of the PI.
• 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 and fish ecology are required (Excel, Access, R, or SAS).
• Scientific education and experience to make day-to-day decisions about the implementation of an existing study design.
• Experience and comfort 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).

Nice To Haves

• MS or relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of basic fish ecology, limnology, and Great Lakes science.
• Experience working with or for state natural resources agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collection trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways.
• Conduct sampling trips on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways.
• Focus on the collection of invasive grass carp.
• Process biological samples on boats and in the laboratory.
• Manage and direct field activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Make a series of decisions on each sampling trip based on understanding of the scientific goals of the project and experience with weather and water conditions in the Great Lakes.
• Present and discuss results and conclusions of data collection and analysis to scientific audiences.

Benefits

• Tobacco-free campuses.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level