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Position Type: Temporary Posting Type Temporary UWM Description School/College/Division Description

The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) at UWM is the only graduate school in the nation dedicated solely to the study of freshwater issues. Its interdisciplinary research and education programs link science with action, and are integrated across four major areas: freshwater system dynamics; human and ecosystem health; freshwater technology; and freshwater economics, policy, and management. It is the school’s goal to be recognized world-wide as the source of expert knowledge on water issues and a catalyst for great ideas that change how people think about and manage water resources.

The School of Freshwater Sciences is housed at UWM’s Harbor Campus at 600 E. Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Expected Duration/Hours: TBD Pay Basis Hourly Salary Grade FLSA Status: Nonexempt Job Summary

The Carvan Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Freshwater Sciences, is seeking a highly qualified individual to work in the lab as a Animal Research Technician.

The Research Intern will perform data acquisition; analysis and visualization; analytical chemistry; field work aboard research vessels; laboratory work and scientific literature review in support of aquatic ecosystem research. This will include sample collection, preparation, analysis, data management and reporting. Responsibilities include:
a) Daily feeding and care of zebrafish and minnow populations

b) Data reporting, management and archiving.

c) Water quality monitoring and facility maintenance for the Aquatic Animal Facility

d) Data collection for toxicology experiments

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a Natural Science Field, with a strong background in Biology or Chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

none

Target Salary Range Benefits and Total Rewards Application Instructions

Please upload a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references that can speak to your skills and abilities.

Application Deadline