Research Technician (Biology)

Amherst College • Amherst, NY

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About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Research Technician position. The Research Technician is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00/hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information . The research technician position will support the research efforts of the Clotfelter lab in the Department of Biology at Amherst College. The position will contribute to two ongoing field studies of wild birds in Massachusetts, as well as provide research assistance in the form of data management, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Biostatistics or related field
• 1 to 3 years Related Experience
• Prior experience handling and banding wild birds is required
• Prior experience working independently and without supervision is required
• Prior experience in statistical analysis in R, including network analysis, is strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing large data sets is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in scientific writing is strongly preferred
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

Nice To Haves

• College degree in biology, ecology, wildlife, biostatistics, or related field
• First-aid certification, particularly wilderness first-aid, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Field work
• Catch wild birds using mist nets and traps
• Band birds with government and supplemental markers, including RFID tags
• Collect blood samples and other biological samples
• Conduct behavioral observations
• Train undergraduate field assistants
• Data management, analysis, and writing
• Maintain bird banding records
• Offload data from remote feeders
• Data entry and curation
• Statistical analyses including network analysis
• Assist undergraduate students with data analysis
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts
• Research equipment maintenance
• Set up and maintenance of mist nets and other bird banding supplies
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of RFID-enabled bird feeders
• Miscellaneous
• Conduct other tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees