Wildlife Health Technician (Seasonal)
Cleveland Metroparks is accepting qualified applications for a Wildlife
Health Technician to assist with ongoing research on wildlife including
white-tailed deer and mesopredators at Cleveland Metroparks. This
position reports to the Epidemiologist at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo or
the Wildlife Ecologist at Mill Stream Run Reservation and works at
reservations throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Responsibilities include
participating in necropsies, collecting and processing samples, data
entry, and record keeping. Evening hours are required. Position duration
will range from 2 to 3 months (300 to 400 hours). Housing may be
available at $75/month rent, renter's insurance required.
* Assisting with necropsies, data entry, and record keeping.
* Sample collection and processing for pathology, bacteriology,
molecular, serology/virology tests.
* Applicants with animal handling skills, lab skills, and experience
entering data in Excel or Access, report writing, and data analysis
will be given preference.
Requirements
* One or more years of educational experience in natural sciences
(biology, geology, zoology, etc.), wildlife management,
environmental science or a related field or experience in natural
resource management, research, or other relevant experience.
* Experience entering data in spreadsheets or databases and subsequent
quality control.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
* Acute attention to detail, a positive attitude, and an ability to
take and follow direction precisely required.
* Participates in training sessions regarding first aid; tool safety;
chemical safety; and equipment usage.
* Candidates should be in good health and capable of rigorous activity
including standing for extended periods of time up to 5 hours.
* Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
* Energy and enthusiasm for lab and field work and the ability to work
independently and in team settings.
* Candidates must be physically able to work long hours both indoors
and outdoors and tolerate the climate and conditions of natural
areas typical of northeast Ohio (including heat, humidity, cold,
snow, and biting/stinging insects).
* Team oriented with a positive disposition.
* Ability to work flexible schedule, nights required and some weekends
required
* Prior lab and field experience with animals preferred.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
*_Wage:_* $10 - $12.00 per hour depending on experience
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*_Work Schedule:_* Typical work schedule will be 6 pm to 11 pm Monday
through Thursday, but occasional work between 8:00 am and 5 pm may be
required for sample processing. Work weeks will rarely exceed 24 hours.
*_Filing Deadline_*: Position open until filled
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*_To Apply_*: Please apply via our electronic career site at
www.clevelandmetroparks.com <http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com> or
click on the following link:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1151751&d=ExternalCareerSite&r=5000285092106#/
Lori Mullins
Human Resources Coordinator
216-635-3283 (work)
[216-635-3269 (fax)
clevelandmetroparks.com <http://www.clemetparks.com/>
