Research Lead Technician

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Fully remote
Daily supervision of field assistants
Accurate data collection
Radio-tracking wild turkey hens
Provides daily supervision including daily and weekly work schedules of at least two Field Research Assistants

Job Summary

  • Provides daily supervision including daily and weekly work schedules of at least two Field Research Assistants.
  • Co-leads (with graduate student) daily radio-tracking of wild turkey hens by project personnel at remote locations in southwestern and northeastern Ohio.
  • Coordinates daily activities with land management staff, and biologists with the Ohio Division of Wildlife and obtains permission for access to private and public lands when needed.

Matching Summary

Provides daily supervision including daily and weekly work schedules of at least two Field Research Assistants.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • daily supervision of field assistants
  • accurate data collection
  • radio-tracking wild turkey hens
  • maintaining and repairing field equipment
  • coordinating with land management staff

Nice-to-have

  • ability to identify Ohio birds and mammals
  • ability to identify and measure plants
  • navigation with maps and GPS

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and 1 year of relevant experience
  • Associate’s or equivalent experience and 3 years of relevant experience
  • HS diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Proficient with computers and hand-held information devices

Work Rights

Not specified

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