Professional Aide
This is a temporary or on-call position providing professional support in general business, science, medical, agricultural, or other professional areas.
About the role
Seeking a research technician to assist a graduate student with fisheries research at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hammond Bay Biological Station (HBBS) in Millersburg, Michigan from roughly mid-October to mid-December 2026 (flexible start and end dates, weather dependent). This position involves setting up and conducting behavioral experiments on adult cisco (Coregonus artedi) to test their responses to different odor cues. The majority of work will occur between 4 PM and 12 AM. Experiments will take place indoors in a laboratory at HBBS.
Housing near HBBS is provided. Workdays and hours vary by day, including weekends, with an 8-hour workday and 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Set up and conduct behavioral experiments on adult cisco
- Operate truck and trailer to transport water tanks between Jordan River National Fish Hatchery and Hammond Bay Biological Station
Requirements
- Valid US driver’s license
- Comfortable driving an MSU work truck and trailer
- Comfortable living in a rural/remote area
- Comfortable with living in and driving in winter weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Hatchery or fish care experience
Schedule
- Non-standard hours (4 PM – 12 AM, varies by day)
- Variable workdays (includes weekends)
- 8-hour workday, 40 hours per week
- Term: Temporary positions can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a one-week break in service in between and must terminate for three (3) months at the end of the second term or switch to on-call status. On-call positions are allowed to work 1,039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Benefits
- Housing near HBBS is provided