Cole Ecological, Inc., based in Greenfield, MA, is seeking to hire a biological technician. This person will work in our Greenfield, MA office, but occasional local or regional travel for field work may be required. The primary responsibilities of this position will be as follows:

Process (subsample and sort) macroinvertebrate samples collected from across the northeastern United States.

Enter data into Excel and Access

Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies

Assist with quality assurance/quality control activities

Seasonal (summertime) field collection of macroinvertebrate samples, physical habitat data, instantaneous water quality measurements from wadeable rivers and streams.

This will be a part-time (20-30 hours/week), permanent position, depending on available workload and performance. Work schedule can be flexible as deadlines and performance allow.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences

Ability to work both with others and independently

Experience with data entry (Excel)

Experience or interest in aquatic ecology, macroinvertebrate ecology and taxonomy, aquatic sciences

Experience processing macroinvertebrate samples is desired, but not required (extensive training will be provided, irrespective of experience level)

Pay:

This is a part-time, permanent position. Pay is hourly, starting at $18-22/hour, depending on experience and with opportunities for performance-based raises.

To apply:

Please send a resume, letter of interest, and two professional or academic references to mikebcole@comcast.net.

Michael B. Cole, Ph.D.

President & Senior Aquatic Scientist

Cole Ecological, Inc.

15 Bank Row, Suite B

Greenfield, MA 01301

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