Posted on April 17, 2024
Position Information
The technician will help process samples for a graduate student project aimed at looking at potential changes in aquatic invertebrate communities throughout Missouri wetlands and streams due to the widespread use of neonicotinoids as agricultural pesticides.
Job Duties
Sorting invertebrates in the lab under a microscope (will be trained)
Potential to gain skills in data entry, analysis and literature review if interested
Potential to aid is field work collecting samples, if interested
Required Skills
Ability to life heavy objects (ex. 5 gal buckets with sediment or water)
Ability to work independently when given a task
Ability to observe small details under a microscope and pick up new skills (ex. learning invertebrate identification)
Preferred Qualifications
No previous lab or field experience is needed, however basic knowledge of science is required
Other Comments
Start date is flexible
Up to 40hr a week
This position had the opportunity be extended to part time during the fall and spring semesters
Salary $13/hour
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