Job Description

Job no:

500187

Work type:

Staff - Contingent

Location:

Main Campus - Academic Toledo, OH

Categories:

None, Seasonal

Title:

Seasonal Employee Hourly

Department Org:

Environmental Sciences - 101250

Employee Classification:

H6 - Intermittent - Seasonal Hourly

Bargaining Unit:

Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location:

MC AC

Shift:

1

Start Time:

End Time:

Posted Salary:

21.00/hour

Float:

Yes

Rotate:

Yes

On Call:

Yes

Travel:

Yes

Weekend/Holiday:

Yes

:

The primary function of the intermittent call-in is to establish and manage operations of the experimental freshwater science and ecotoxicology lab at the Lake Erie Center. The technician is also responsible for operations in the lab space in BO3002, an area primarily devoted to undergraduate research. The research technician will be responsible for collecting field water quality data, designing and implementing experiments, collection and processing of samples, equipment maintenance, lab inventory, lab management, field work, data management, data analysis, methods development, establishing and maintaining fish and invertebrate cultures, preparation of standard operating procedures, and the training of student workers and staff. The incumbent will also be responsible for engaging and educating the public on research operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:

BS in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field Experience in environmental science activities Experience maintaining fish or invertebrate cultures


Communication and other skills:


Ability to prepare standard operating procedure documents Ability to develop and evaluate methods required for research projects in field and lab Ability to communicate research findings through reports and peer-reviewed publications Ability to train students Ability to communicate with the public

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.



The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.



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Advertised:

20 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: