Research Lead Technician

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Fully remote
Daily supervision of field assistants
Data collection and uploading
Radio-tracking of wild turkey hens
Provides daily supervision of at least two Field Research Assistants, ensuring proper protocol adherence and accurate data collection

Job Summary

  • Provides daily supervision of at least two Field Research Assistants, ensuring proper protocol adherence and accurate data collection.
  • Co-leads daily radio-tracking of wild turkey hens and oversees recovery of remains, examining field signs to determine fates of hens and nests.
  • Plans and leads supervisees in conducting counts of poults, maintaining field equipment, and coordinating daily activities with external wildlife biologists.

Matching Summary

Provides daily supervision of at least two Field Research Assistants, ensuring proper protocol adherence and accurate data collection.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • interpreting ecological sign
  • wildlife identification by sight or sound
  • navigating through unfamiliar terrain

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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