Research Senior Technician
About The Position
The Research Senior Technician will conduct and assist with research on Yellow Perch in central Lake Erie. Duties will include processing diets of Lake Erie fishes, processing and analyzing Lake Erie zooplankton data, conducting statistical modeling, writing reports and peer-reviewed papers, and organizing historical datasets. Additional responsibilities will include providing assistance and training to less experienced colleagues, and independently anticipating, recognizing, and solving routine issues, in addition to unusual or infrequent issues or questions. The Research Technician will assist with other duties as assigned that may include collaboration and field assistance with partner agencies (e.g., Ohio Division of Wildlife), sampling trips to Lake Erie, data entry, report and manuscript review, and editing completed forms and electronic files. The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Senior Technician to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field or equivalent experience required
- 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
- Two years of fisheries sampling and some experience working on a research vessel are required.
- Basic statistical and data management skills
- Demonstrable written and verbal skills
- Demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a Natural Resources-related field.
- Experience operating or maintaining boats
- Experience using software like R, R Studio, and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience presenting scientific research to general and professional audiences in verbal and written forms.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and assist with research on Yellow Perch in central Lake Erie.
- Processing diets of Lake Erie fishes.
- Processing and analyzing Lake Erie zooplankton data.
- Conducting statistical modeling.
- Writing reports and peer-reviewed papers.
- Organizing historical datasets.
- Providing assistance and training to less experienced colleagues.
- Independently anticipating, recognizing, and solving routine issues, in addition to unusual or infrequent issues or questions.
- Collaboration and field assistance with partner agencies (e.g., Ohio Division of Wildlife).
- Sampling trips to Lake Erie.
- Data entry.
- Report and manuscript review.
- Editing completed forms and electronic files.
Benefits
- Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
