Biological Field Station Technician
Core
Assist in seasonal programming, field trip operations, and educational outreach at Stone Laboratory on South Bass Island, Lake Erie, while maintaining facilities and supporting research activities.
Role type
Field station technician (education & operations)
Builds
Field trip programs, science cruises, educational displays, and monitoring datasets
Domain
Environmental science / Education / Lake Erie ecology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Routine field work, facility maintenance, equipment repair, curriculum review, tour leadership, inventory management, grant research, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Lake Erie field station experience, ability to lift 30 lbs
Technologies
Scientific equipment, educational displays
Responsibilities
Operate field trip programs and science cruises; maintain and repair scientific equipment; conduct inventory of supplies; guide classroom activities and lead tours for school groups; assist in curriculum development; research county foundations for funding; investigate feasibility of long-term monitoring programs; assist with seasonal set-up and close-down procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC