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Lab Technician - Earth and Oceanographic Science

Posting Number S01508JP

Department Earth and Oceanographic Science

Job Summary

Bowdoin College is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Jones Lab in the Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Assisting with field sampling of coastal Maine rivers, including sediment transport measurements, geomorphic surveying, and hydrologic measurements

+ Utilizing QGIS to measure geomorphic features of rivers

+ Maintaining and organize field equipment ( GPS receivers, survey equipment, hydroacoustic instruments)

+ Utilizing R to analyze geomorphic and hydrologic data

+ Maintaining well organized data and detailed metadata

+ Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, including literature review, analysis and graphing of data, as well as summarizing methods and results in text

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:

+ The hourly rate for this position is $26.35 per hour

+ A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

+ Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!

+ Life and Disability Insurance

+ $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Holidays and Special Days Off

+ Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)

+ Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)

+ Free fitness and wellness classes!

+ And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in earth and oceanographic science, or a related field (i.e., geology)

+ A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy

+ Fundamental ability to plan, conduct, and analyze experiments with semi-independent supervision (training will be provided by the PI)

+ Working knowledge of QGIS

+ Working knowledge of R

+ Ability to use hydrologic and geomorphic field equipment

+ Strong understanding of conducting remote analyses of rivers

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proactive communication

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy

+ Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

+ Course-based experience in earth and oceanographic science or related field

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

+ This is a full-time, one-year appointment position working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year (1.0 FTE ).

+ The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with occasional weekend. No overtime anticipated.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE 1.00

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date 12/05/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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