Job Announcement
Position: Research Technician Water Quality Background: Research is being conducted on stream water quality to evaluate the effectiveness of forestry best management practices. The research is being implemented in a small watershed located in Central Louisiana. We are looking for a motivated person who wishes to gain practical field and lab experience related to water quality. Duties: Collect water samples and perform in-stream monitoring activities. Retrieve water samples from automatic samplers in remote locations after storm events. Assist with macroinvertebrate field sampling. Operate an ATV and work outdoors in all types of weather. Assist with laboratory work, such as sorting macroinvertebrate samples. Occasional overnight travel will be required. Qualifications: We seek an enthusiastic and motivated person with a flexible schedule and capable of working independently and as part of a team. A strong interest and education experience in the natural resources or environmental science field is required. Must be comfortable driving an ATV (or willing to learn), working outdoors in all types of weather, and must be able to tolerate annoying insects. A drivers license is also required. This is a full time (40 hrs/week) position beginning immediately and lasting approximately 6 months. Salary will range between $7 - 9 per hour depending on experience. Starting/ending date is flexible; however we are looking for someone to start soon. Address questions regarding this announcement to April Mason by email (preferred) or phone. To apply for this position email (preferred) or mail complete resume including references and a cover letter to: April Mason Louisiana State University 227 Renewable Natural Resources Building Baton Rouge, LA 70803 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 225-578-0783
