Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.
Unit Position Summary
Lab Technician -Kellogg Biological Station (Hickory Corners, MI).
This is a Temporary/Seasonal position working up to 40 hours per week.
The primary role of this position is to assist a graduate student in Dr. Nick Haddad’s lab with data collection. The majority of the position will involve data collection in the KBS Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center.
This position will assist with field work including, but not necessarily limited to: deploying and collecting pitfall traps, conducting visual surveys of various insect groups, capturing insects using hand nets, and surveying Michigan prairie plant species within the GLBRC switchgrass biodiversity experiment.
The position will also assist with some laboratory work including, but not necessarily limited to: preparing field supplies, sorting and identifying insect specimens under a microscope, preserving insects for specimen collections, and assisting with various research activities within or connected to Haddad lab and Landis lab projects.
Dr. Haddad’s research, in association with Dr. Doug Landis’ lab, centers around the conservation of biodiversity with emphasis on insects. Many of the projects in this lab focus on reintroducing native plants to agricultural systems to increase biodiversity and promote ecosystem services, including in the GLBRC switchgrass biodiversity experiment. Read more about Dr. Haddad’s research here: https://nickhaddadlab.com/.
The Haddad lab is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse group of peers. All members of the lab will honor your experiences, perspectives, and identity. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires some coursework in Ecology, Biology, or a related field. Experience using a light microscope, survey methods, and identifying Michigan insects, birds, and plants strongly preferred. Insect groups to identify include but are not limited to butterflies, bees, ants, and dragonflies. Need to be comfortable identifying insects both in the field and under a microscope. Candidates must be punctual, organized, motivated, and able to work independently as necessary. Must be prepared to work outdoors 2-8 hours per day in various weather conditions, often full sun.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume/CV
Work Hours
Occasisonal evenings and weekends
Summary of Health Risks
Heat related injury (during summer)
Summary of Physical Demands
Occasional Lifting
