Chironomidae Taxonomist, Candidate Roster, EcoAnalysts, Moscow, Idaho
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Posted: 19 Nov, 2007
Expiration Date: 19 May, 2008
On the frontier of ecological monitoring, EcoAnalysts is a growing company specializing in freshwater taxonomy and bioassessment consulting services. In our 12 years of operation we have become a national leader in the industry, processing over 4,000 benthic samples annually. We are committed to providing superior customer service by working hard to bring excellence, integrity, stewardship, and teamwork to virtually everything we do. To accomplish this consistently, we need superb people – the best of the best.
In anticipation of future growth, EcoAnalysts is currently searching for individuals who love taxonomy. If you wish to use your knowledge and experience to help people make highly informed decisions regarding the condition and stewardship of our natural resources, then we encourage you to explore the information below and throughout our entire web site at www.ecoanalysts.com.
Location: Moscow, Idaho
EcoAnalysts’ headquarters is located in Moscow, ranked as one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America” by John Villani., and chosen by Nick Jr. Family Magazine as one of “The 10 Most Playful Towns in America”. Nestled between Moscow Mountain and Paradise Ridge, Moscow is the premiere town for professionals living on the Palouse. With The University of Idaho and Washington State University at our doorstep, we have easy access to the best educational resources in the Pacific Northwest. If you would enjoy living within two hours of some of the most rich and diverse landscapes providing outstanding and varying opportunities for outdoor activities, then Moscow deserves your serious consideration. (Please visit http://www.moscowchamber.com/ for more information.)
Responsibilities:
The major responsibility of the Chironomidae taxonomist is the identification of chironomids to genus/species level. We work in a production environment where accuracy is critical and speed is imperative. The majority of our projects come from around North America, so the successful candidate will be required to learn and become familiar with a diverse range of chironomid taxa. During an initial intense training period, the Chironomidae Taxonomist will be working under the wing of a highly experienced Senior Chironomidae Taxonomist. After the training period, the Chironomidae Taxonomist will also be responsible for executing our rigorous quality control tasks.
Qualifications:
Expertise in identifying Chironomidae to species is highly desirable, and genus level skill is preferable. Special skills in any other group will be helpful. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, enjoy collaborating with people, work well in a small team environment, and meet deadlines. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in entomology or related biological field and demonstrated experience in identifying chironomids. Two years of full-time experience in a production taxonomy setting is also preferred.
Anticipated start date: To be determined
Application: If the information provided here sounds appealing, please email a cover letter and complete resume to:
Eric Torok, Taxonomy Coordinator etorok@ecoanalysts.com
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