Hybrid Student Research Assistant VI (Wetland Research Assistant) - Biological Science bei Bowling Green State University, OH
Bowling Green State University, OH · Bowling Green, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
To provide assistance in faculty research laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Career Readiness Competencies:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Position Duties
- Prepare supplies used in laboratory and field
- Perform quality assurance and control
- Clean work areas
- Perform sample collection and processing
- Perform library research
- Run errands on and off campus
- Coordinate other student employee activities
Minimum Qualifications
- General knowledge in Biology and Chemistry
- Biology or Chemistry majors given preference
- Completion of 2 semesters of Biology courses equivalent to BIOL 2040 and BIOL 2050
- Must possess basic computer skills
- Good attendance and reliability is a must
- Good organizational skills and neatness is a must
Other Qualifications
Include a resume/CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcript. There are up to 9 vacancies. Required: Efficient workers who pay attention to details, work well independently and in teams, follow directions, and ask follow-up questions when making decisions Ability to traverse wet, densely vegetated, uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions carrying field equipment and collecting plant samples and soil cores Ability to collect a variety of measurements in the field and lab, perform accurate data entry, and take detailed notes Ability to stay positive and effective during long and hot days in the field Willingness and flexibility to work an irregular schedule dictated by the weather (possibly including weekend and overnight travel)
Preferred: Experience and/or coursework in botany, ecology, biology, environmental sciences, rangeland sciences, agriculture, geology, soils, or related fields Experience with dichotomous keys and/or the ability to identify plant species in the wetlands of the Great Lakes region Experience working in field and laboratory environments Experience with electronic field data collection devices and software (GPS units, handheld tablets, GIS, and ESRI’s Survey 123)
