Undergraduate Trainee

The Ohio State University

Put-In-Bay, Ohio, US
Sample collection aboard research boats
Hiking in forests and meadows
Work with chemicals or handle vertebrates
Works with Stone Lab Research Coordinator and visiting professors on a research project that focuses on an environmental issue affecting the Lake Erie region

Job Summary

  • Works with Stone Lab Research Coordinator and visiting professors on a research project that focuses on an environmental issue affecting the Lake Erie region.
  • Conducts research which may involve sample collection aboard Stone Laboratory research boats on Lake Erie, hiking in forests and meadows, or in another outdoor environment.
  • The position is a temporary appointment that will last from June 1 to July 31, 2026 (flexible beginning and end dates); the position is located at Put-In-Bay, Ohio.

Matching Summary

Works with Stone Lab Research Coordinator and visiting professors on a research project that focuses on an environmental issue affecting the Lake Erie region.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sample collection aboard research boats
  • Hiking in forests and meadows
  • Work with chemicals or handle vertebrates
  • Data analysis and report writing
  • Attend weekly program meetings
  • Oral presentation at program end

Nice-to-have

  • Works with Stone Lab Research Coordinator
  • Works with visiting professors
  • Maintains clean laboratory and safety protocols

Key Requirements

  • Current college student not graduating before July 2026
  • Majors in biology, ecology, environmental science, engineering, or similar field
  • Valid driver's license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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