Outdoor Field Collector

Carolina Biological Supply Co Corp•Burlington, NC

About The Position

The Collector I maintains and cares for living materials in designated lab area(s) and collects living organisms to be used in the study of biology and related fields.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
6-12 months experience working outdoors in a physically demanding field preferred.
Must be able to swim.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must be able to identify plants and animals for collection.
Must be able to identify hazardous plants and animals in the field for safety reasons.
Must have good communication/interpersonal skills.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects.
Must be available for evening, weekend and holiday work (as needed).

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in biology, or related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepares, picks, and packs materials according to customer orders.
Completes timely fulfillment of customer orders with high quality specimens and equipment used in the teaching and study of biology and related fields.
Collects biological specimens and living organisms from streams, ponds, fields, woods, etc.
Participates in efforts to maintain the health and quality of living organisms during storage and shipping.
Identifies and gains permission to collecting areas.
Keeps accurate map records of collecting sites.
Interacts with supervisor and with customers to obtain or relay information concerning prices, costs, product availability, product information, and assists in problem solving.
Follows and maintains proper safety protocols for lab and collecting.
Strives to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Plans own work after definite objective has been set by supervisor, referring unusual cases to supervisor. Works efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
Assists in planting, pollinating, and harvesting plant material such as corn, greenhouse plants, etc.
Participates 2-3 weeks per year on-call in after-hours/weekend medicinal leech service.
Assists all departments within the Live Biology Group based upon seasonal demands.
Other duties may be assigned as directed by supervisor.
Some evening, holiday, and weekend work will be required.