Project Research Technician
About The Position
Carnegie Science is dedicated to scientific exploration to advance investigation, research, and discovery, and apply that knowledge for the improvement of humankind. Seeking a part-time technician to aid in ecological research projects relating to plant competition, climate change, and microclimates. Hours are flexible. Specific duties: assist in the construction, set-up, and maintenance of the experiments, with responsibilities including building project infrastructure; collecting soil resource, plant trait, and plant diversity data; collecting and weighing seeds; digitizing and quality-checking data; and other related tasks as needed. All skills can be taught on the job.
Requirements
- Must have enthusiasm for learning new skills
- Be able to work well independently
- Be adaptable, reliable, detail-oriented, well-organized, and have good communication skills
- Must be comfortable working in laboratories, workshops, and outdoors, including in adverse weather conditions typical of northern California
- Must be comfortable lifting 25 pounds and occasionally engaging in strenuous physical activity in the field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plant identification, especially in California serpentine grassland ecosystems
- Experience with data management, including maintaining a high-quality research notebook
- Experience with workshop and technical skills, including building simple structures out of wood, plastic, or other materials, or with soldering and cutting and stripping cables
- Knowledge of basic field first aid
- Degree or enrollment in courses in biology, environmental sciences, engineering, earth systems, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Assist in the construction, set-up, and maintenance of the experiments
- Building project infrastructure
- Collecting soil resource, plant trait, and plant diversity data
- Collecting and weighing seeds
- Digitizing and quality-checking data
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
