Professional Aide

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Fisheries And Wildlife 10002344
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location:In State
Categories:Temporary, Remote-Friendly

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

The Black River Streamside Research Facility operated through the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University is hiring four technicians for the 2022 field season. Technicians will assist in ongoing field and experimental lake sturgeon evolutionary ecology research. Field work will include collection of adult biological and behavioral data and annual census information on the Upper Black River. Technicians will collect physical stream data, conduct larval lake sturgeon and macroinvertebrate drift collections, juvenile lake sturgeon census, and assist with experimental assessment of factors affecting larval mortality and adult reproductive success. Hatchery work will include rearing lake sturgeon from egg, larval, and juvenile life stages using standard aquaculture methodology.

Technicians will also be responsible for maintaining adult and larval biological data, hatchery, and water quality data. Technicians may work during daylight and night hours and in inclement weather. Opportunities exist to conduct individual research projects and assist with projects of graduate students and faculty.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have a background and interest in aquatic ecology and fisheries science and be enrolled in a biological degree program such as fisheries, zoology, natural resources, biology or allied fields or have a completed BS degree. A valid driver’s license is required.  Applicants must be able to swim. Applicants should have field experience working in aquatic habitats and be familiar with fisheries sampling methodology and equipment.  Applicant should be able to demonstrate abilities to work independently and as part of a team.

Position pays $14.00 an hour with room and board near the field site.

Preference will be given to candidate who have experience in collection of fish biological data and fish culture experience. Additional preference to candidate with experience using a microscope and identifying aquatic insects. Experience in database management and data analyses software is desirable. Individuals with skills in construction and maintenance of equipment is desirable.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/

Advertised:Feb 12, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Feb 15, 2024 Eastern Standard Time