Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Hatchery Research Technician City Cache County Posted Date 5 days ago(11/25/2024 7:01 PM) Requisition ID 2024-8616 # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-UT Category (Portal Searching) Research (non-Faculty) Position Type Non-benefited (hourly) Full-Time Job Classification Non-Benefited Percent of Time or Hours per Week 30-40 Hours per Week College Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary $16.00-20.00 per hour Telework Eligible No Overview The Technical Experimental Aquatics Lab (T.E.A.L.) at Utah State University is looking for a full-time (30-40 hrs/week) research and aquaculture technician. The position will last for a period of six months. We currently have three projects underway in our lab that are related to YY production of Red Shiner, Channel Catfish, and Common Carp for invasive species management. Typical duties performed will include but are not limited to feeding fish/maintaining feed schedules, cleaning tanks/automatic feeders, recording water quality and biometric data, maintaining inventory, and data entry. There will also be opportunities to assist with other components of the projects, including genetics research and wet lab work. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can perform job tasks with minimal supervision. A desire to work in aquaculture or the natural resources field is preferred. For any questions or further information, please contact Dr. Charlotte Musser (charlotte.musser@usu.edu).  This position is ACA eligible.  Responsibilities Caring for fish and maintenance of tanks/systemsWater quality testing and managementObtaining biometric dataMaintaining lab inventoryData entry Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detailMust be able to work a minimum of 30-40 hours/week.Ability to work with minimal supervisionValid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilitiesMust have access to reliable transportation to and from Millville Preferred Qualifications:Aquaculture experienceAbility to use hand and power toolsMechanical aptitude Required Documents

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Advertised Salary $16.00-20.00 per hour ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work performed. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).  

 

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.  

College/Department Highlights

The S. J. & Jessie E.Quinneyy College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.  

 

The Department of Watershed Sciences inQCNRR is a powerhouse in the science of ‘wet’ ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists,geomorphologistss,biogeochemistss, and others. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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