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Field Research Technicians with the Cariveau Native Bee Lab at the University of Minnesota

by Marilene Rivas-Chavez on January 31, 2020

The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is looking for qualified applicants to fill multiple technician positions, May through October 2020.

Salary:  $12-17/hour based on experience, Work-Study students encouraged to apply

Projects Hiring

  • Prairie restoration projects that examine establishment of pollinator friendly seed-mixes for bees. Technicians will collect data on plant establishment and identify native prairie plant seedlings while sampling wild bees and soil. Prior experience with identifying tallgrass prairie species greatly preferred. Full-time position.
    • Location: Twin Cities metro area. No housing provided.
  • Minnesota Agriculture for Pollinators Project (MAPP) where technicians will conduct native bee sampling and plant surveys throughout southwest Minnesota in pollinator plantings among agricultural lands. Full-time position.
    • Location: southwestern Minnesota, field housing provided.

Dates: May – October (flexible end date)

Location:   Some positions based in Twin Cities metro and others based in southwest Minnesota near Slayton, Minnesota with field housing provided.

Responsibilities:   Technicians will conduct field work, observe and collect wild bees via vacuum and pan traps, conduct native plant surveys, process, pin, and label bee and plant specimens collected during the 2020 field season. Technicians will also enter and check data. This work requires attention to detail and an eagerness to learn.  Both independent and group work required.  

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid US driver’s license and legally able to work in the US
  • Coursework in Entomology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation, Plant Sciences, Botany, or other experience with insect and plant identification.
  • Effective communication skills with supervisors and small teams.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and ability to complete high quality work during tedious tasks.
  • Ability to work in hot outdoor conditions and carry up to 30 pounds over consecutive days.
  • Experience entering data with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of basic bee biology with experience handling and identifying wild bees.
  • Prior experience with identifying tallgrass prairie species or other botany experience.
  • Familiarity with dichotomous keys.

Visit our application page to submit your resume, cover letter, and references. Application review will begin immediately. 

Applications due by 5:00 PM CST February 28, 2020.

Please contact Kiley Friedrich (fried300@umn.edu) with any questions or concerns.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Cariveau Lab Application Page Link – https://forms.gle/iDV7gGsMR5drWpnH9

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