Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment.
Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment. As a result, position
terms and conditions, compensation and benefits offered by the Research Foundation
are different from state employment. Contact the Research Foundation Human Resources
office at SUNY Plattsburgh with questions concerning employment and benefits offered.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (RF-SUNY)
is seeking a qualified candidate with technical and practical skills for the position
of Research Technician with The Lake Champlain Research Institute (LCRI) at SUNY Plattsburgh.
SUNY Plattsburgh is a regional leader in environmental science and ecology with strong
undergraduate and graduate programs. The Lake Champlain Research Institute is a hub
for research on campus with many ongoing projects. The Research Foundation is a private,
nonprofit corporation, offering comprehensive and low-cost health, dental, and vision
insurance, basic and optional retirement plans, employer paid life insurance, tuition
waivers, paid time off, and other benefits.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Function and Scope
The Research Technician conducts field and laboratory work to support current and
ongoing projects for the Lake Champlain Research Institute to include the Long-Term
Monitoring Program, Deep Lake Buoy Research and other ongoing outreach and education
programs. Responsibilities include boat-based sampling on Lake Champlain, tributary
sampling, and laboratory processing of plankton net samples.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct field data collection, to include limnological methods/plankton sampling,
deployment of data buoys.
Function as team leader for boat-based research to include operating and inspecting
the vessel, prioritizing safety, maintaining scientific equipment, and detailed record
keeping.
Participate in laboratory sample analysis including taxonomy/identification of macroinvertebrates,
zooplankton and phytoplankton.
Perform project-specific administrative duties to include management of LCRI lab data
sets and preparation of data sets for reports and manuscripts.
Certifications/Licenses
Valid driver’s license
Completion of an approved boating safety course (within 30 days of hire)
Education and Skills
B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields and a minimum
of one year of limnology field sampling experience (including boat limnology sampling
experience) and experience in field and laboratory settings.
Ability to work under general supervision, and collaboratively as part of a research
team.
Evidence of taxonomic ability to identify freshwater plankton, including zooplankton
and phytoplankton.
Boat handling (docking, close quarters maneuvering, trailering, and launching) experience.
Knowledge of marine weather forecasts, navigation and boating safety regulations and
laws, and proficient in use of typical marine electronics.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to cope with challenges and adapt to change.
Experience with Microsoft office suite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary Range
Annual $36,075 – $40,000 commensurate with education, qualifications, and field experience.
Submit vitae/resume, cover letter, list of 3 professional references.
Research Foundation for SUNY Box RF 2026-2 260 Beaumont Hall 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
If an applicant cannot complete the application process to respond to a notice of
job vacancy due to a disability or other concern, please contact the Research Foundation
Human Resources Office at SUNY Plattsburgh: 518-564-2132.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color,
creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national
origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record,
genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving
public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently
separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran,
or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against applicants
because they have inquired about, or discussed their own pay or the pay of another
employee of applicant.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality
of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University
of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system,
and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University
of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives
no directly appropriated state funding.