Description:

The mission of the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute is to protect clean water, conserve habitat, and support the health and wellbeing of people in the Adirondacks through scientific inquiry, stewardship, and real world experiences for students. The part time research technician position supports AWI Water Quality staff in the laboratory and the field with logistics to support research and monitoring projects on nearly 100 water bodies across the Adirondacks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide sample transportation between AWI laboratory and Albany, NY.
• Assist with AWI research projects and contracted work in various ways, including but not limited to;

• Collect physical, chemical, and biological samples from lakes and streams throughout the year in all weather conditions, oftentimes in remote backcountry locations.
• Field gear maintenance, instrument calibration and pre-fieldwork prep
• Equipment decontamination
• Support laboratory operations such as; general laboratory organization, cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and instruments
• Record keeping and database management

• Other duties relating to the mission of AWI as needed

Term of Appointment:

Year-round, primarily in the months of February, April, May, July, & September. Must be able to work flexible hours. Hours per week will vary based on workflow of projects. Anticipated 16-40 hrs each of the months listed above.  

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in inclement weather outdoors, including on motorized and non-motorized watercraft (i.e. canoes)
• Ability to spend an extended amount of time on your feet
• Ability to lift 40 lb.
• New York State Driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the College’s insurance carrier.
• Applicants must have access to a dependable personal vehicle.
• Ability to perform duties independently and proactively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with all-terrain vehicles/ snowmobiles
• Experience with land navigation and working in remote outdoor environments.
• College coursework in environmental science, chemistry, biology, geology, or other natural sciences
• A genuine interest in environmental science and a desire to gain experience in the field.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.

To Apply:

Applicants should complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal
opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V