Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician – University of Michigan, CIGLR (Ann Arbor, MI)*Job Opening: Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician**Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research**School for Environment and Sustainability**University of Michigan **Summary*We are seeking an Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician to join ourresearch team and work on aquatic ecology and harmful algal blooms (HABs)in the Great Lakes. The Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician will assistprincipal investigators and staff in performing laboratory analyses andfield sampling at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’sGreat Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Tasks assigned to thecandidate will include processing water and plankton samples, quantifyingbiological and chemical parameters, sampling aboard research cruises, andassisting with data analysis.*Required qualifications* – A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field – Experience analyzing water quality samples in a laboratory setting – Experience conducting field-intensive research*Desired qualifications* – Research experience with phytoplankton and/or harmful algae – Two or more years of experience working in a research laboratory related to water quality – Demonstrated experience with sensitive molecular analyses and sterile technique – Experience working aboard vessels on large bodies of water under various weather conditions*For more information and to apply, visit this link: click here. *The application deadline is May 14, 2022