Conservation and Research Assistant

6 days ago


Union, Kentucky, United States Cincinnati Zoo Full time
About the Position

This is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving a 12-month term. The selected candidate will work alongside other CREW scientists to achieve the Project's goals, which focus on developing methods with zoo bears that allow us to better understand and conserve wild bear species.

Responsibilities
  • General laboratory upkeep, including washing dishware, maintaining and sterilizing equipment, and preparing media
  • Process samples (fecal, blood, saliva) from a variety of species, with a focus on bears
  • Learn techniques utilized in wildlife research, which may include hormone extraction, hormone quantification, biomarker analyses, semen collection/evaluation/cryopreservation, fertility analyses, experimental design, scientific writing
  • Data input and analyses
  • Train, mentor, and assist volunteers, students, scholars, and interns
  • Convey scientific information to visitors and the public
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in animal science, biology, zoology, or a related field
  • Research experience (outside of coursework) and a demonstrated understanding of the scientific method
  • Desire and interest in working with people of all ages and backgrounds; demonstrated patience, rapport with, and understanding of underserved audiences


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