[ES_JOBS_NET] Minnesota Geological Survey Field Tech Position

[Evan Bates]

 Hello,

I am the Warehouse & Lab Manager at the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS)
based in St. Paul. We're reaching out to a few institutions close to
Minnesota to share an opportunity that might interest some of your students.

We are currently hiring field assistants/technicians at the MGS! This is a
great opportunity for new grads or early career folks to get some hands-on
geology experience. Please share with your students and network as you see
fit.

Details:

   - Full time, temporary (15-18 months), hiring up to 2 people. University
   of MN benefits. $23.30/hour, work travel expenses paid. Combination of
   field, office, and lab based tasks.
   - Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent with some science
   courses. Willingness to learn new geological field and lab skills. Valid
   driver’s license. Work travel flexibility (repeated Monday-Friday overnight
   travel in Minnesota). Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree with some
   coursework in geology or related field.
   - Field based tasks: Operate Giddings soil probe to collect subsurface
   samples. Drive a variety of vehicles, commonly for 5+ hours. Collect
   passive and occasionally conventional seismic data. Assist geologist
   processing, transporting, and logging core samples. Navigate using compass
   or GPS. Hike and potentially camp. Paddle, steer, and occasionally portage
   a canoe.
   - Office/lab based tasks: Determine rock composition using a binocular
   microscope. Analyze well cuttings, enter data into existing databases.
   Occasionally utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Assist
   geologists in responding to public inquiries. Occasionally process sediment
   samples.
   - How to apply: Visit the University of Minnesota "Find a Job
   <https://hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job>" Page. Click "External Candidates" if
   you are not a current employee of UMN, or "U of M employees" if you are.
   Search for job code “372645”. Click "Apply for Job" and complete all
   application materials.
   - Good luck! We look forward to getting to know you. Applications are
   due by Tuesday, March 31st!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,
-- 
Evan Bates
Lab & Warehouse Manager
Minnesota Geological Survey
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