Research Technician

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Job Title:Research TechnicianDepartment:FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

Assists in ongoing amphibian and reptile conservation projects throughout the state through field research, data analysis, and developing reports and plans. Field work (April September) will include travel to sites to conduct surveys for snakes, salamanders, and turtles, and monitoring individuals released to augment populations. Responsible for safely capturing and processing animals by marking individuals (using Passive Integrated Transponders), collecting samples for genetic analyses and disease screening, determining sex, and recording data (using Survey123), including capture location, mass, length, and body condition. Will also install and maintain AHDriFT camera trap arrays, artificial cover objects, and Hellbender Huts. Outside of the field season (October March), duties will focus on data analysis, report writing, and developing and writing herpetological conservation plans. Plan development will include: using population viability analysis (PVA) software to model predicted impacts of alternative strategies; conducting literature reviews and requesting expert input on strategies; summarizing findings of genetic research for wildlife agency reviewers; documenting the status of Ohio populations, habitats, and recent changes to both; and developing timelines, contingencies, assessment criteria, and budgets.

Requires travel throughout the state, often with overnight stays. This position is 40 hrs./wk. (100% FTE) April September and 30 hrs./wk. (75% FTE) October March.

Minimum Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of relevant experience in field work and working with Eastern Massasaugas. Proficient with Vortex population viability analysis and R statistical software packages. Ability to work under a variety of adverse conditions, including in cold water, summer heat, and in the field with noxious plants and biting insects. Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs. from the ground and carry bulky field gear up to one mile. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Desired Experience
Familiarity with amphibians and reptiles native to Ohio, common surveying, measuring, and marking techniques, and ESRI GIS software.

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications

Location:Remote LocationPosition Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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