2 environmental education assistant jobs found in Minneapolis

Required Qualifications: High school student Preferred Qualifications: Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to follow explicit directions and to quickly learn laboratory techniques General interest in academic scientific research of water quality Patience, dedication, flexibility, and enthusiasm. Hours: Hourly; employee cannot work for more than 67 days per calendar year. Overview: Provides research support in a water quality laboratory setting under the direction of Professor Paige Novak. Employees will assist a postdoctoral researcher with their research on emerging contaminant degradation. Employees will work closely with graduate students and/or post-doctoral research associates. Job Duties: 90% Laboratory Assistant Assist post-doctoral researcher with research on emerging contaminant degradation Assist post-doctoral researcher with sample preparation Collecting samples, making solutions, keeping biological reactors going Wash...

Required Qualifications High school graduation and two (2) years of related education and/or related experience. Interest in field biology, ecology, forestry, restoration, plant propagation or environmental science Dependable, motivated, with integrity and a strong work ethic Strong skills in communicating and working with other team members across differences Flexible team structure: work alone (rarely) or as a pair or trio for different tasks Attention to detail in repetitive work, and diligent adherence to standardized protocols Flexible work hours: adapt daily plans to weather; early starts in summer to avoid the heat; some post-sunset light measurements will likely be needed during late summer Willing to work in a wide range of field conditions, including varied weather, steep terrain, and biting insects Preferred Qualifications Experience identifying woody and herbaceous plants in the Great Lakes region Strong organizational skills, and proficiency in...