Job Opening: Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician
Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
Summary
We are seeking an Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician to join our research team and work on aquatic ecology and harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes. The Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician will assist principal investigators and staff in performing laboratory analyses and field sampling at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Tasks assigned to the candidate will include processing water and plankton samples, quantifying biological and chemical parameters, sampling aboard research cruises, and assisting with data analysis.
Required qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field
- Experience analyzing water quality samples in a laboratory setting
- Experience conducting field-intensive research
Desired qualifications
- Research experience with phytoplankton and/or harmful algae
- Two or more years of experience working in a research laboratory related to water quality
- Demonstrated experience with sensitive molecular analyses and sterile technique
- Experience working aboard vessels on large bodies of water under various weather conditions
For more information and to apply, visit: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/215400/aquatic-ecology-laboratory-t...
The application deadline is May 14, 2022