Senior Research Technician term

Kent State

Job Location:

Kent - UK

Monthly Salary: $ 40000 - 47000

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:	Senior Research Technician
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$40000-$47000
Basic Function:	THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS A FULL TIME RESEARCH TECHNICIAN TO COORDINATE WETLAND RESTORATION MONITORING AS PART OF THE H2OHIO WETLAND MONITORING PROGRAM.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: THE TECHNICIAN WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY WORKING WITH A TEAM OF RESEARCHERS EVALUATING THE FUNCTION OF RESTORED AND CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN H2OHIO WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE CANDIDATE WILL JOIN A DYNAMIC SUPPORTIVE RESEARCH GROUP WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STATE POLICY MAKERS STAKEHOLDERS AND PUBLIC AUDIENCES.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:	BACHELORS IN ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GEOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY DATA SCIENCE STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD; STRONG INTERPERSONAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS; ABILITY AND MOTIVATION TO CULTIVATE A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT; EFFECTIVE AT WORKING BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM; EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION SKILLS License/Certification: VALID U.S. DRIVERS LICENSE Knowledge Of: Skill In: Ability To:
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	MASTERS OR PH.D. IN ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GEOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY DATA SCIENCE STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD; EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE COMMON ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY TOOLS INCLUDING ANALYTICAL SOIL SEDIMENT OR WATER ANALYSES FIELD SAMPLING AND EXPERIMENTATION AND SENSOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE.; DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE COMMUNICATING WITH AND TO BOTH TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL AUDIENCES INCLUDING SCIENTISTS CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS ECOSYSTEM MANAGERS LANDOWNERS THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND/OR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; COMPETENCY IN DATA MANAGEMENT SYNTHESIS AND ANA
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Special Instructions Summary:	APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND ATTACH A COVER LETTER RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE AND THE NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWO REFERENCES.
Additional Information:	THIS POSITION IS SUPERVISED BY LAUREN KINSMAN-COSTELLO ( ). THIS IS A FULL-TIME FIXED TERM (ONE YEAR) POSITION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTENSION SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF EXTERNAL GRANT FUNDS. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.

Required Experience:

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Job Title:Senior Research TechnicianPhysical Location:Kent Campus - Kent OHSalary: $40000-$47000 Basic Function:THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS A FULL TIME RESEARCH TECHNICIAN TO COORDINATE WETLAND RESTORATION MONITORING AS PART OF THE H2OHIO WETLAND MONITORING P...

Job Title:	Senior Research Technician
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$40000-$47000
Basic Function:	THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS A FULL TIME RESEARCH TECHNICIAN TO COORDINATE WETLAND RESTORATION MONITORING AS PART OF THE H2OHIO WETLAND MONITORING PROGRAM.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: THE TECHNICIAN WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY WORKING WITH A TEAM OF RESEARCHERS EVALUATING THE FUNCTION OF RESTORED AND CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT MONITORING ACTIVITIES IN H2OHIO WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE CANDIDATE WILL JOIN A DYNAMIC SUPPORTIVE RESEARCH GROUP WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STATE POLICY MAKERS STAKEHOLDERS AND PUBLIC AUDIENCES.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:	BACHELORS IN ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GEOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY DATA SCIENCE STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD; STRONG INTERPERSONAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS; ABILITY AND MOTIVATION TO CULTIVATE A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT; EFFECTIVE AT WORKING BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM; EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION SKILLS License/Certification: VALID U.S. DRIVERS LICENSE Knowledge Of: Skill In: Ability To:
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	MASTERS OR PH.D. IN ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GEOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY DATA SCIENCE STATISTICS OR RELATED FIELD; EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE COMMON ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY TOOLS INCLUDING ANALYTICAL SOIL SEDIMENT OR WATER ANALYSES FIELD SAMPLING AND EXPERIMENTATION AND SENSOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE.; DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE COMMUNICATING WITH AND TO BOTH TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL AUDIENCES INCLUDING SCIENTISTS CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS ECOSYSTEM MANAGERS LANDOWNERS THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND/OR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; COMPETENCY IN DATA MANAGEMENT SYNTHESIS AND ANA
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Special Instructions Summary:	APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND ATTACH A COVER LETTER RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE AND THE NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWO REFERENCES.
Additional Information:	THIS POSITION IS SUPERVISED BY LAUREN KINSMAN-COSTELLO ( ). THIS IS A FULL-TIME FIXED TERM (ONE YEAR) POSITION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTENSION SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF EXTERNAL GRANT FUNDS. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.