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Research Technician - Starkville, United States - Mississippi State University (MS)
Description
Position Function:
Assist and implement research projects through collaboration between Mississippi State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services at the South Farm Aquaculture Facility.
Salary Grade: 11
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Department Profile:
Mississippi State University is a top-ranked research institution and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture (WFA) has a strong applied focus in wildlife conservation and management.
Our 300 undergraduate students concentrate in wildlife agriculture science, human-wildlife interactions, conservation biology, wildlife veterinary medicine, conservation law enforcement, and wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture science.
The department also houses 60 graduate students across a variety of programs. For additional information see andArea of Specialization:
Aquaculture and Wildlife
Anticipated Appointment Date:
June 2024
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in fisheries, natural resources, or related field.
Experience may be substituted for the education requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant experience per year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with:
research process, data collection and analysis, statistical software, laboratory
analytical equipment, water quality testing, fish and animal husbandry, inorganic chemistry,
writing scientific articles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Working in a wet laboratory, animal facility, and outdoors.
Exposure to seasonal changes in temperature at these facilities, as well as working indoors and with fish in tank systems.
Job frequently requires sitting, hearing/listening, oral and written communication, and handling objects with hands.Job requires standing, walking, reaching and regularly requires lifting objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply:
Apply via and submit resume and cover letter. Send unofficial transcripts with social security numbers redacted to Peter Allen,
Screening Date:
February 28, 2024, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S.
We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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