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.

Unit Position Summary

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.

Desired Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, and three references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

Those risks inherent with outdoor work, like heat, cold, sun, and insect exposure

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasional heavy lifting only, not exceeding 50 pounds