Invertebrate Lab/Field Technician 

University of Rhode Island 

Kingston, RI, 02881 

Salary: $2200/month 

Job Description: 

The University of Rhode Island is seeking one highly motivated full-time research technician to assist on a master’s project investigating American woodcock diet composition using stable isotopes in Rhode Island state management areas. Duties will include capturing and banding adults, attaching VHF/GPS transmitters, lab/field invertebrate identification and sorting, data entry, possible VHF tracking of birds. 

The ideal candidate will have experience with invertebrate and insect identification, bird handling and banding. 

Must have a positive attitude, exceptional patience, enjoy handling/identifying invertebrates and insects, enjoy lab work, and be willing to occasionally work late in the evening and days in the field if necessary. 

The technician will work 40 hours/week, some weekend work may be required with bird capture. This position is from the beginning of April to mid-August 2025. 

Start and end date are somewhat flexible. Housing may be provided upon request if necessary. At times the use of a personal vehicle may be required with mileage reimbursement at $0.62 on the mile (as of October 1st 2022). 

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience and a strong interest in identifying insects to family taxonomy levels.
• Prior field experience involving bird handling strongly preferred. 
• Must be capable of working alone in the lab or field and possess a good work ethic. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (day and evening work) 
• Insect identification 
• Bird capture, handling, and transmitter attachment experience
• Ability to navigate on foot or in a vehicle using GPS and/or a compass 
• Close attention to detail 
• Legible note-taking 
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record