What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Lincoln University of Missouri?
Position Summary
The Research Technician II will support the research of highly interdisciplinary hydrology and watershed management projects.
This is a 12-month, project-supported position with responsibilities of fieldwork, laboratory work, office work and outreach/extension activities. The appointment is renewable depending on funding availability and job performance.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Provide support to graduate students and help to supervise student workers.
- Develop student-friendly standard operation procedures, data informatics, and training modules to streamline hands-on student research activities.
- Perform environmental monitoring, hydrologic modeling, water quality data analysis, WBP writing, and outreach efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience in deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated data acquisition systems and scientific instrumentation.
- Water quality analysis experience is desired.
- Skills with GIS and hydrologic modeling
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma with Associate's Degree preferred
- Experience with data management and analysis using computer software, with proficiency in a programming language is highly desirable.
- Valid MO driver's license is required.
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $38,000 - $43,500
