VCSU Student - Macroinvertebrate Lab Summer Research Assistant

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only VCSU students are eligible to be hired in this position. Unsolicited applications to this posting will NOT be considered or responded to. This position is subjected to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Title: Summer Research Assistant
Department: VCSU Macroinvertebrate Lab
Reports to: VCSU Macroinvertebrate Lab Director

Position Summary:
You will work with a crew sampling aquatic insects and freshwater mussels from rivers and streams across North Dakota as part of a State Wildlife Grant. It will involve a combination of field work and lab work. It is 40 hours a week with flexible hours.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned pertinent to the position.
• Must be a positive role model on and off the job.
• Must know and abide by all University rules and regulations.
• Must maintain a positive attitude toward the position.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Be a full-time undergraduate student (basic).



• Self-motivated and ability to work unsupervised.
• TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED
• Skill in observing situations.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.

• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player.



• Good organization and time management skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to move about. Will be walking and carrying items regularly. Must be comfortable working in rivers and streams which may require full immersion.

Contact Information:
Please refer position questions to andre.delorme@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7573.
If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Janna Kohler, Director for Career Services at janna.kohler@vcsu.edu or 701.845.7534.