Intermittent Worker

Mississippi State University (MS) • Starkville, MS

63d • Onsite

About The Position

The MSU Deer Lab at Mississippi State University is seeking an intermittent technician to collect environmental samples from scrapes, food plots, and feeders to assess the occurrence of chronic wasting disease in Mississippi and Tennessee. The selected candidate will be responsible for logistics associated with sample collection and processing. This position will start in November, 2025 and last through March 2026. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Requirements

• Candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology or a related field.
• The selected candidate must have a strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work successfully both independently and within groups.
• They must be professional and courteous to landowners, research personnel, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology or a related field.
• Field experience conducted in inclement environmental conditions (e.g., long days in rainy weather, cold temperatures, etc) is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with landowners/land managers and experience with sample collection and storage are preferred.
• Field experience conducted in inclement environmental conditions (e.g., long days in rainy weather, cold temperatures, etc) is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with landowners/land managers and experience with sample collection and storage are preferred.
• The ideal candidate must have demonstrated the ability to work effectively as part of a scientific research team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are preferred.
• Experience working on private lands is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to three study sites (two in Mississippi, one in Tennessee) to collect the environmental samples
• Coordination of sample collection with property managers
• Appropriate sample storage and submission for analysis
• Help graduate students with data collection and husbandry of captive deer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees