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Position Title Stream Ecology Lab Assistant Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Biology Hiring Range 12.75 Department/Employer Operating Hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM How many hours per week are required? 6-12 hours per week Description of Primary Duties THIS IS A SUMMER WORK STUDY POSITION.

Student will be aiding in data collection and analysis in laboratory and sometimes in field (streams within 1 hour drive of Springfield); Sorting aquatic invertebrate samples and identifying specimens at coarse taxonomic level (with possibility to learn more about taxonomic identification if interested); Cleaning and organizing laboratory work spaces and equipment; Preparing insect specimens for DNA extraction; Assisting and collaborating with researchers, especially graduate students, on various research projects; Preparing and submitting order forms for lab and field supplies; Occasionally assisting with class field trips and/or lab setup for Stream Ecology and Aquatic Entomology classes. Required Qualifications THIS IS A SUMMER WORK STUDY POSITION.

Interest in research experience and the process of science is a must. Reliability, ability to be focused and have strong attention to detail, sense of humor, willingness to work as a key part of a research team, some degree of proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

MUST have a WORK STUDY AWARD for Summer 2025 to apply for this position. Required Certifications Additional Qualifications MUST HAVE WORK STUDY AWARD FOR SUMMER 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Biology major preferred Contact Information Apply on-line. Do not call or come by the department offices. Contact Dr. Finn at dfinn@missouristate.edu if you have questions. Disclaimer Disclaimer for off campus positions only. #STU Equal Opportunity Statement
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Open Date 04/15/2025 Close Date 05/31/2025 Posting Number 20250053STU Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) Supplemental Questions

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* Are you a current Missouri State University Student? Yes No Does your financial aid award letter show that you have a work study award for the current academic year? Yes No * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better? Yes No I don't know * For summer employment - have you been enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours the last spring semester and are you pre-enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the upcoming fall semester? Yes No * Does your financial aid award letter show you have a work study award for the current summer semester? Yes No