Title: Temporary field and laboratory technician - box turtles Dates: 1 April 2014 - 31 October 2014
Agency: Purdue University Location: West Lafayette, IN Job Description: The Rod Williams and Jason Hoverman laboratory groups in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University seek a temporary technician to assist with a project that involves the monitoring of a disease outbreak in a population of box turtles. The successful candidate will be well organized, detail-oriented, able to work in both inclement weather and in laboratory settings, able to organize large amounts of data and samples, and communicate effectively. The selected candidate will lead small teams for field work and work either alone or with various team members in a genetics laboratory setting. Attention to detail is a must, especially with respect to the prevention of cross-contamination of samples. Opportunities for further experiments will be available and duties may change as circumstances warrant. Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, high organization and communication skills, current driver's license and clean driving record. Preferred qualifications: Experience with herp field work, herp diseases, and genetic laboratory work. Application: Review of applications will begin 28 February 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of interest describing why you are the best candidate for the job (don't just rehash your CV), a CV, and contact information for three professional references as a single .pdf to [email protected]. Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders and in conformance with the procedures and limitations as set forth in Purdue's Equal Opportunity, Equal Access and Affirmative Action policy which provides specific contractual rights and remedies. Additionally, the University promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program. Salary: $11/hr Last date to apply: 28 February 2014. Contact: Steve Kimble [email protected] Links: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rodw/ http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~jhoverm/Hoverman/Welcome.html -- Steve Kimble Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University [email protected] [email protected] http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rodw/sKimble.php<http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rodw/Steve%20Kimble.htm>
