Sample Inventory Assistant ( LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY )
- Employer
- Student Conservation Association
- Location
- Arlington County, Virginia, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 19, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Invertebrates
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Sample Inventory Assistant ( LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY )
Expected Dates
April 4, 2022 to July 24, 2022
Site
San Marcos Aquatic Resource Center
Position ID
PO-00732509
The San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center (SMARC) Edwards Aquifer Refugia Program (EARP) is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species endemic to the San Marcos and Comal Rivers and the Edwards Aquifer. The SMARC EARP works with multiple partners to build a functional refugia to house a representative population of priority endangered species. Species held on station include aquatic salamanders, invertebrates, Fountain Darters, and Texas Wild Rice. If a catastrophic event resulting in the loss of habitat or species occurred, the SMARC EARP would have an assurance population of species on station for reintroduction. The EARP is looking for an intern to inventory historical fountain darter samples for research in genetic assessments of historical and contemporary fountain darter populations. Duties include inventory and catalog of preserved tissues, logging tissue sample information into a database, tissue dissection, and preparing a portion of the historical samples for DNA extraction. If internship time allows, the selection SCA intern will complete DNA extractions on a portion tissue samples. Candidates need to be familiar with using electronic forms and databases such as Survey123 and Excel or Access. Ideal candidates are attentive to detail, organized, and have the ability to work independently.This position provides:Living Allowance $480 per weekThis position does NOT provide housing. AmeriCorps Education Award available upon successful completion of this position is $1,678.57. *All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. It is SCA's policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results prior to the position's start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the position's start date will be delayed due to non-compliance. Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Authorized or FDA-approved COVID-10 vaccine; OR Receive from SCA a reasonable accommodation granting an exception from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided at the time of selection.
+ Location Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center is located in San Marcos, TX.
+ Training Provided
Laboratory safety, database management, DNA extraction
+ Educational/Recreational Opportunities
The selected SCA intern will receive on hands experience working with historical tissue samples and learn laboratory and database management skills.
+ Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Main Area of Focus
Wildlife Mgmt
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology
some coursework or experience
Data Entry
competent without supervision
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible
Eligible
Driving Logistics
Valid Drivers License Needed
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
US Citizenship
Not Required
Expected Dates
April 4, 2022 to July 24, 2022
Site
San Marcos Aquatic Resource Center
Position ID
PO-00732509
The San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center (SMARC) Edwards Aquifer Refugia Program (EARP) is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species endemic to the San Marcos and Comal Rivers and the Edwards Aquifer. The SMARC EARP works with multiple partners to build a functional refugia to house a representative population of priority endangered species. Species held on station include aquatic salamanders, invertebrates, Fountain Darters, and Texas Wild Rice. If a catastrophic event resulting in the loss of habitat or species occurred, the SMARC EARP would have an assurance population of species on station for reintroduction. The EARP is looking for an intern to inventory historical fountain darter samples for research in genetic assessments of historical and contemporary fountain darter populations. Duties include inventory and catalog of preserved tissues, logging tissue sample information into a database, tissue dissection, and preparing a portion of the historical samples for DNA extraction. If internship time allows, the selection SCA intern will complete DNA extractions on a portion tissue samples. Candidates need to be familiar with using electronic forms and databases such as Survey123 and Excel or Access. Ideal candidates are attentive to detail, organized, and have the ability to work independently.This position provides:Living Allowance $480 per weekThis position does NOT provide housing. AmeriCorps Education Award available upon successful completion of this position is $1,678.57. *All allowances subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. It is SCA's policy that all AmeriCorps-required background checks must return cleared results prior to the position's start; this includes being fingerprinted for the FBI check. Otherwise, the AmeriCorps award will be removed or the position's start date will be delayed due to non-compliance. Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Authorized or FDA-approved COVID-10 vaccine; OR Receive from SCA a reasonable accommodation granting an exception from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided at the time of selection.
+ Location Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center is located in San Marcos, TX.
+ Training Provided
Laboratory safety, database management, DNA extraction
+ Educational/Recreational Opportunities
The selected SCA intern will receive on hands experience working with historical tissue samples and learn laboratory and database management skills.
+ Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Main Area of Focus
Wildlife Mgmt
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Biology
some coursework or experience
Data Entry
competent without supervision
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible
Eligible
Driving Logistics
Valid Drivers License Needed
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
US Citizenship
Not Required
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