The Jones Center At Ichauway invites applications for a full time,
temporary, *Seasonal Technician II*, in the Aquatic Biology Lab. This is a
temporary position that will be available March 9th- June 1st, 2020 with
the possibility of extension.
The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of
Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation
programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site
includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of
wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. For more information
visit our website at *https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.jonesctr.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cccc538ff46a64ca516f208d79b363d59%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637148529582770959&sdata=OUrAcKpWLtRaKWshv%2Fg%2BHZjnfJeIucOB1sb7COdNWyw%3D&reserved=0 * .
Job Requirements: The successful candidate will work with water quality
studies of streams, lakes, and rivers. The candidate will assist with water
quality collection, conducting population surveys of native mussels, fish,
and exotic plants and animals. Other responsibilities will include sorting
and identifying aquatic macro-invertebrates, acid washing and data entry.
Experience in field biology/ecology required and must be able to swim and
snorkel. Must have the ability to conduct moderate to strenuous physical
activity in the field, under demanding field conditions (i.e. heat, high
humidity, and insects) and independently follow instructions. Must be
comfortable working out of small research boats and canoes.
Minimum qualifications: B.S. with experience in biology, ecology or related
field. Experience with MS- Windows based computers required. Must be able
to swim and snorkel.
Salary: $11.00 per hour with housing
$12.00 per hour without housing
Limited on-site housing is available.
A cover letter, resume and references including available start date should
be sent by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org AND to: Chelsea.smith@jonesctr.org.
Subject line: *Aquatic Biology Seasonal Technician II*. For additional
information regarding this position contact Chelsea Smith by email at
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
The Jones Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify
Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.