Research Lead Technician

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Fully remote
Daily supervision of field assistants
Data collection and uploading
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.
  • Plans and leads supervisees to conduct counts of poults tended by successful-nesting hens by placing trail cameras at brooding sites, or with infrared optical equipment at night-roosting sites and day-use sites after playback of chick distress calls.

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
  • data collection and uploading
  • radio-tracking wild turkey hens
  • field equipment maintenance and repair
  • coordinate with land management staff

Nice-to-have

  • ability to identify Ohio birds and mammals
  • ability to identify and measure plants
  • navigate unfamiliar terrain
  • proficient with computers and handheld devices

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 safe operation of motor vehicles and field equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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