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</style><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Technician to join the Coastal Biogeochemistry Lab led by Dr. Havalend Steinmuller. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to research examining mangrove encroachment and ecosystem change in Louisiana’s coastal wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As Louisiana’s premier center for marine and coastal research, education, and scientific innovation, LUMCON advances foundational marine science to address critical environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing the state and the Gulf region. Located at the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, LUMCON provides unparalleled opportunities for field-based research, scientific collaboration, and public engagement in one of the nation’s most dynamic coastal environments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Research Technician will support field and laboratory research activities, including coordinating field sampling, processing and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining scientific instrumentation, and assisting with laboratory operations. The position reports directly to Dr. Steinmuller and will oversee undergraduate laboratory assistants and volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In addition to research responsibilities, the technician will participate in outreach and education initiatives associated with the Coastal Biogeochemistry Lab and LUMCON. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that supports coastal resilience and ecosystem management while working within a collaborative marine science environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="isselectedend" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a program of the Board of Regents, serves as Louisiana’s premier center for marine and coastal research, education, and scientific innovation. Through its statewide consortium of universities and partners, LUMCON advances foundational marine science to address the environmental, economic, and societal challenges facing Louisiana, the Gulf region, and the nation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="isselectedend" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">LUMCON provides unparalleled opportunities in coastal, marine, and oceanographic science and education for researchers, students, policymakers, and the public. Anchored by the state-of-the-art DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, LUMCON is strategically situated within Louisiana’s dynamic coastal wetlands and provides direct access to the Gulf, enabling world-class research and field-based learning experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="isselectedend" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The consortium operates a nationally recognized fleet of research vessels, offering capabilities unmatched along the U.S. Gulf Coast and supporting a broad range of scientific investigations, monitoring programs, and educational initiatives. 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Symbol">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency in statistical analysis and data management, with experience using R or similar statistical software preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Completion of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Boater Education Course or a comparable boating safety certification preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 8pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; line-height: normal; break-after: avoid;"><a name="education"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Biogeochemistry, Coastal/Marine science, Microbial Ecology, Oceanography, Chemistry, or a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 8pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; line-height: normal; break-after: avoid;"><a name="experience"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Experience<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 1.8pt; margin-bottom: 1.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is required. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 8pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; line-height: normal; break-after: avoid;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Technical Competencies<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Valid driver’s license.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to lift 40 pounds and participate in extended field work within the hot, humid climate of south Louisiana. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable working outdoors in and around water.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The skills and certifications necessary to operate and trailer LUMCON small vessels (https://lumcon.edu/small-boats/) – or the willingness to quickly obtain these skills. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with data management.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBullet" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="FirstParagraph" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Preference may be given to candidates possessing:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in a laboratory setting, preferably with the following instrumentation: gas chromatographs, elemental analyzers, spectrophotometers, and/or total organic carbon analyzers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience in a field setting, preferably with collecting soil cores.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with statistical computing, preferably R. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Completion of a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Boater Education course or an applicable alternate course. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">JOB DUTIES<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 16.866667px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Field & Sample Collection<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Coordinates and completes soil and sediment sampling activities in coastal and wetland environments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assists with field-based research operations, including site preparation and data/sample collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Operates small research vessels in support of field sampling efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Occasionally performs duties associated with sample collection from aboard LUMCON’s research vessels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style="line-height: normal;"><a name="X3414d163c1d277462f616d2b77ec453e4e611e8"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Laboratory Processing & Analysis<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Collects, processes, and assists with the analysis of plant, soil, and sediment samples.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Supports laboratory operations, including sample preparation, processing, and quality control procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assists with routine instrument maintenance and general laboratory support tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="X80bf5e9f54d88f23786c93dac2f86605d5c23ca"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Data Management & Research Support<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Assists with data entry, organization, and preliminary analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Participates in lab meetings and contributes to ongoing research discussions</span><a name="talent-acquisition-employee-development"></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Supports preparation of materials for peer-reviewed publications as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Mentorship & Collaboration<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Provides support and mentorship to undergraduate students and/or volunteers involved in laboratory and field activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Compact" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Promotes innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain qualified employees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="appointment-type"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Appointment Type: This position is an unclassified appointment and may be filled through external recruitment or promotion of a current employee.<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="worksite-location"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Worksite Location: Cocodrie, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="work-schedule"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Work Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours, with occasional evening, weekend, and travel requirements as operational needs dictate.<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="security-requirements"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Security Requirements: This position is designated as security sensitive and may require completion of applicable background investigations and employment verification requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="physical-demands"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Physical Demands: The physical requirements of this position may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, travel, and extended computer use necessary to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><a name="work-environment"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a professional office and laboratory environment and may include occasional remote, hybrid, conference, training, meeting, or field settings depending upon operational needs.<o:p></o:p></span></a></h3><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;"></span><h3 style="line-height: 21.466665px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.866667px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Travel Requirements: Travel may include local, statewide, national, or occasional regional travel to support agency operations, research cruises, meetings, conferences, and strategic initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><i><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"> </span></u></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">BENEFITS INFORMATION</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Louisiana Board of Regents offers meaningful career opportunities for individuals committed to advancing higher education, workforce development, research, and economic growth throughout Louisiana. As a Board of Regents employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact through public service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Eligible employees may also participate in a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Benefit eligibility varies by appointment type. Regular full-time employees are eligible for the full range of health and retirement benefits. Full-time temporary employees are generally eligible for health insurance and participation in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). Certain part-time employees may also be eligible to participate in the ORP, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);"><br></span></i><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Health & Life</span></u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Fulltime employees are eligible for group health and life insurance coverage through the </span><a href="https://info.groupbenefits.org/docs/OGBforms/Members/PCP_Form_2026_Ochsner_Wellness_Screening_April.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Office of Group Benefits</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br>Retirement</span></u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Full-time employees are required to contribute 8% of their base pay to a Louisiana retirement system. The retirement system provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Regents’ employees have the option of joining the </span><a href="http://www.trsl.org/"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL)</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> or the </span><a href="https://www.trsl.org/orp/optional-retirement-plan"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">. ORP is also available to some part-time positions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Accrued Leave</span></u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Unclassified state employees earn sick and annual leave in accordance with </span><a href="https://www.doa.la.gov/media/gphfp5yb/jml-24-122-rules-and-policies-on-leave-for-unclassified-service.pdf"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Executive Order Number JML 24-122</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">, Rules on Leave for The Unclassified Service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">HOW TO APPLY</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListBullet" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 99pt; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Board of Regents is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the </span><a href="http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Louisiana Employment Resources Guide</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">. 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