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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $38,250.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
collaborative work environment

Job Description

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is a distinguished academic and research institution affiliated with the Louisiana Board of Regents. LUMCON serves as a statewide consortium representing over 40 universities and colleges across Louisiana, focusing on marine and coastal sciences critical to the sustainability of coastal and marine environments along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Anchored by the state-of-the-art DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON offers unparalleled opportunities for scientific research and education in the dynamic wetland and marine ecosystems of Louisiana. The institution also operates a world-class fleet of research vessels, which are unmatched anywhere along the Gulf Coast, providing exceptional resources... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, forestry, ecology, or physical science
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Academic curiosity
  • Basic data analysis skills

Job Qualifications

  • B.S. in biology, forestry, ecology, or physical science
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Academic curiosity
  • Basic data analysis experience
  • At least one year of experience as a research technician, particularly with field tasks
  • Experience with field and laboratory eco-physiological equipment
  • Experience with measurements of carbon and water cycling
  • Experience and some official training in boat operations (under 20 foot), including trailering
  • Experience with data QA/QC, including advanced MS Excel formulation
  • Experience with R
  • Data management experience

Job Duties

  • Implement a combination of field sampling and laboratory analyses
  • Provide leadership for a forest structural re-survey in coastal Louisiana swamp forests
  • Archive and analyze hydrological data from coastal wetland settings
  • Assist with lab organization and maintenance at LUMCON and LSU
  • Serve as lead in digitization of field notebooks/data sheets, data entry, and analysis
  • Contribute to project planning and logistics
  • Contribute to data analysis, interpretation, and peer-reviewed publications
  • Work collaboratively with PIs, post docs, graduate and undergraduate students, and other research technicians
  • Work in hot and swampy field settings

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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