Minimum starting salary of $40,000; benefits: high...
Not specified (potentially onsite or hybrid due to the nature of fieldwork).
B.s. in aquatic ecology or related field
General lab skills for safe operations
Comfort with spreadsheets and data management
The Alliance of Professional Support Staff is seeking a research assistant to support NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, focusing on Lake Michigan's ecology. The role involves fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data management, and is ideal for candidates with a background in aquatic ecology or related fields
Job Summary
The position supports NOAA GLERL's long-term observations research program on Lake Michigan through vessel-based and shore-based fieldwork.
Employees will analyze biological and chemical samples including chlorophyll, zooplankton, and zoobenthos using microscopes and analytical instruments.
Benefits include medical plans effective on day one and tuition waivers for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Matching Summary
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The Alliance of Professional Support Staff is seeking a research assistant to support NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, focusing on Lake Michigan's ecology. The role involves fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data management, and is ideal for candidates with a background in aquatic ecology or related fields.
Salary
Minimum starting salary of $40,000; Benefits: High deductible plan with HSA or standard PPO; Tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate courses
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
B.S. in aquatic ecology or related field
General lab skills for safe operations
Comfort with spreadsheets and data management
Willingness to work flexible hours and conditions
Nice-to-have
Experience with large and small research vessels
Plankton and benthic invertebrate identification skills
Past research experience in aquatic ecology
Success working in collaborative settings
Key Requirements
B.S. degree in aquatic ecology, limnology, biology, or related field
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Work Rights
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States