Research Technician (Biology)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Research Technician position. The Research Technician is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00/hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information . The research technician position will support the research efforts of the Clotfelter lab in the Department of Biology at Amherst College. The position will contribute to two ongoing field studies of wild birds in Massachusetts, as well as provide research assistance in the form of data management, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Field work Catch wild birds using mist nets and traps Band birds with government and supplemental markers, including RFID tags Collect blood samples and other biological samples Conduct behavioral observations Train undergraduate field assistants Data management, analysis, and writing Maintain bird banding records Offload data from remote feeders Data entry and curation Statistical analyses including network analysis Assist undergraduate students with data analysis Assist with preparation of manuscripts Research equipment maintenance Set up and maintenance of mist nets and other bird banding supplies Assist with the maintenance and repair of RFID-enabled bird feeders Miscellaneous Conduct other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's Degree; Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Biostatistics or related field 1 to 3 years Related Experience Prior experience handling and banding wild birds is required Prior experience working independently and without supervision is required Prior experience in statistical analysis in R, including network analysis, is strongly preferred Prior experience managing large data sets is strongly preferred Prior experience in scientific writing is strongly preferred Successful completion of required reference and background checks An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Preferred College degree in biology, ecology, wildlife, biostatistics, or related field First-aid certification, particularly wilderness first-aid, is preferred Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.