Student Research Assistant VI - Biological Science chez Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

To provide assistance in faculty research laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Career Readiness Competencies: 

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork

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
• 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)

Other Qualifications

• Include a resume/CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.