Job Description: The bioscience technician will primarily conduct field and laboratory work for a project on greenhouse gas emissions from vineyard soils in the Central Valley, California. The technician will travel independently to field sites on a near daily basis, be expected to run analyses in the lab independently, mix chemicals, process samples, manage data, and keep records of all activities. Depending on the week, the technician may have to work more than 8 hours a day until work is completed for the day. The technician also may be asked to assist on other projects in the lab involving soil sampling.
Qualifications: Applicants should preferably have completed a BS in forestry, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, soil science or a similarly related natural resource field. Applicants must be independent, have a strong work ethic and be highly self-motivated. The applicant must be detail oriented and able to follow instructions. Applicant must be able to work well in a team environment and respond positively to feedback. A background or strong interest in conducting field based research and working in a laboratory environment is desirable. Please note that field conditions can be very challenging in the Central Valley, and field sampling will occur in the middle of the day when temperatures can reach above 100F in summer and cool and rainy in the winter. Applicant must have a valid US drivers license and a clean driving record. As there is an immediate need to fill the position, applicant must be able to start as soon as possible. This position is with Dr. Kerri Steenwerth (Research Soil Scientist, USDA/ARS, Crops Pathology and Genetics Research Unit, Davis, CA). We are co-located with UC Davis, Dept. of Viticulture and Enology Dept. The position is a letter of authority appt., ranging from GS3-5, dependent upon experience. Please send Resume/CV to [email protected]. If at ESA, please contact Dr. Minda Berbeco at: [email protected], 617-823-7788 The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
