Technical Aide

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Technicians work on the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER), Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) projects at the Kellogg Biological Station. They collect samples of soil, water, gas, and plants from research plots. They prepare samples for laboratory analysis and archiving. They are responsible for entering associated data into spreadsheets, routine laboratory and field project maintenance, and installation and removal of field equipment.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, botany, forestry or another related field.
• Punctual, efficient, detail oriented, able to work well with others and motivated to work outdoors, regardless of weather.

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.

Resume, Cover Letter, and name/contact information for 3 references.

STANDARD 8-5

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