Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:
Research Senior Technician

Department:
Arts and Sciences | Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology

A full-time Research Senior Technician position is available to serve on a field- and laboratory-based research project that is designed to help the Ohio Division of Wildlife understand the cause(s) of reduced yellow perch recruitment success in central Lake Erie. This project requires extensive field sampling during the summer season (May-June) for larval yellow perch, zooplankton, and predatory fish species on Lake Erie.  Fieldwork will entail zooplankton sampling, larval fish sampling, short-set gillnets for predator fish sampling, and taking habitat metrics using a YSI, Li-cor, and Secchi disks. Lab and computer work (e.g., zooplankton counting, diet processing, otolith preparation and analysis, data entry and visualization) will occur when not in the field with the possibility of lab experiments in the future. Laboratory and computer work will be completed alongside fieldwork using programs such as Excel and R for zooplankton counting, diet processing, data entry of findings, and plotting. 

Minimum Education Required 

Bachelor’s degree in biological or environmental sciences, fisheries, or related field required. 

Required Qualifications 

Two years of experience assisting with ecological or fisheries research or other laboratory work is required. This experience could include undergraduate technical work or other related experiences. Experience working with fish and sampling aquatic ecosystems is preferred. 

All candidates should have a background or interest in aquatic ecology, be able to lift 22.5 kg (50 lbs.), be capable of sampling from a boat in (sometimes) rough conditions, spend long days and/or nights sampling, and be willing and able to perform standard laboratory procedures. 

Additional Information:

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.  The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.  

The pay range for this job profile is $17.10 - $22.61. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. 

Location:
Research Center (0073)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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