Summer Chlorophyll Field Assistant - Biological Science

Summer Chlorophyll Field Assistant - Biological Science Bowling Green State University, United States about 12 hours ago

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Campus, ILLINOIS Summary The successful applicant will assist in sampling Lake Erie waters weekly from our research vessel, visiting ten sites per week in Sandusky Bay. The Field Assistant will be measuring water quality parameters and algal community composition with a submersible light meter and a dedicated fluoroprobe system. Water samples will be filtered and extracted for chlorophyll determination by fluorescence spectroscopy. Career Readiness Competencies Set personal goals and track progress toward them. Build positive working relationships across campus departments. Troubleshoot simple technical issues or know when to ask for help. Essential Functions Must be available to work a full day of field sampling on the date specified per week Ability to work well as a team Operate/maintain technical equipment Strictly adhere to safety and proper lab techniques Minimum Qualifications Prior college-level coursework in Biology or Environmental Sciences Prior experience handling water samples for biological and chemical analysis Organized with meticulous work habits Additional Information Please note: The ride on the research vessel may not always be smooth. Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. EEOC Know Your Rights OCRC Know Your Rights In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohrbgsu . BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents