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<h1><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Macroinvertebrate Technician (Hourly)
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Illinois Natural History Survey
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prairie Research Institute
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">JOB DESCRIPTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Illinois River Biological Station is seeking two technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems and process riverine samples for aquatic
macroinvertebrates. throughout the state of Illinois. <b><u>This position will be 40 hours per week and will be based in Macomb, Illinois.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Must have or be in the process of working toward a bachelor’s degree in biology, Aquatic Ecology, Zoology, or related field. Position will require overnight travel may be
required to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. Will require working in adverse field conditions (heat, humidity, biting insects, etc.), travel (including driving to and from research sites) throughout the state of Illinois working irregular hours
and overnights; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="punctuation-wrap:hanging"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Preferred qualifications include Experience with laboratory sampling/processing protocols. Experience with safety protocols in relation to
lab work and data collection and archiving of biological samples. Experience with identification of aquatic macroinvertebrate. Experience with large boats, outboard motors, trailers, four-wheel drive vehicles along with other fisheries, water quality, and
related field equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Salary:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">$14 - $16 per hour, depending on experience<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Available:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> May 1, 2023. Start date can be adjusted slightly depending on candidate’s availability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To Apply:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Email cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references to Manisha Pant at
</span><a href="mailto:mpant2@illinois.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">mpant2@illinois.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> (Reference “Macroinvert Tech 2023” in subject line).
<b> </b>For full consideration, applications should be received by <b>March 15, 2023,
</b>but the position may be filled sooner when a suitable candidate is found. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled </span><a href="http://go.illinois.edu/EEO"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://go.illinois.edu/EEO</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
that participates in the federal </span><a href="https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">e-Verify</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
program and participates in a background check program focused on </span><a href="https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/background-checks.html"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">prior criminal</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
or </span><a href="https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">sexual misconduct history</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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