Position: Full time Research Technician (Zooplankton) Location: Aquatic Ecology Lab, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Responsibilities. One full-time position for at least 1 year (with preference for extension beyond 1 year) is available to assist with sample processing for various research projects conducted on Lake Erie and Ohio reservoirs. The main duties will be 1) zooplankton identification and enumeration, 2) larval fish identification and diets, and 3) standard laboratory work. The incumbent will assist with other field/lab work as needed. Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a field related to biology, ecology, environmental science, or similar, and further education and/or experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience using microscopes and/or identifying/enumerating zooplankton. Salary: $12.00 - $15.00/hr, depending on experience, including a comprehensive benefits package Closing: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until suitable applicant is found. The position will last 1 year with possible extension, with a start date as soon as possible. How to apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, (unofficial) college transcripts, and names/contacts for three references via email. Address applications and further inquiries to Zoe Almeida ([email protected]; Phone: (614)292-1613). See http://www.ael.osu.edu/ to learn more about the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
