Location: Oswego, NY
Company: Suny Oswego
to participate in, develop, and implement restoration and conservation research in support of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and Lake Ontario Committee (LOC) goals for native fish restoration in Lake Ontario.
The position will be stationed at SUNY Oswego.
Research topics will vary based on NYSDEC interests but will be centered around LOC habitat priorities and ongoing efforts to reintroduce Bloater (Coregonus hoyi) in Lake Ontario. Examples of current projects include studying aspects of spawning and rearing habitat that affect coregonine recruitment or post-stocking survival of hatchery-produced coregonines. The Research Foundation at the State
University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time RF: Aquatic Biologist- Lake Ontario Posting Date: December 12, 2023 Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: $58,459-$69,107 commensurate with experience plus full Research Foundation benefits package. Benefit Information: The Research Foundation for SUNY provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information. Date of Appointment: As soon as possible Description of Responsibilities: The candidate will conduct research with the NYSDEC, USGS scientists, and other collaborators to backss the status of native populations,
determine what factors limit those populations, and assist with restoration planning and projects.
Population and habitat status studies may employ sampling methods from research vessels and shore, including electrofishing, seining, trapping, environmental DNA, and habitat surveys. Projects will also identify population bottlenecks, including the influence of habitats and species interactions, and evaluate restoration actions. These projects may involve experimental fish stocking, sampling early life stages, experimental habitat manipulations, and managing remote data collection systems (e. g. acoustic telemetry, video, and data loggers). The candidate must complete required training, follow safety procedures, and adhere to fundamental science practices.
In the field, the candidate will participate in or lead collaborative teams comprised of tribal scientists, federal technicians, student contractors, and other partners. The candidate will be expected to trailer and operate boats up to 26 ft long and process biological and habitat samples in the laboratory. The candidate will use standard software programs to enter, manage, and analyze data under the guidance of SUNY Oswego and USGS scientists. This individual will be asked to write peer-reviewed scientific reports and present results at partner and public science meetings.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues. While this position is affiliated with the campus of SUNY Oswego, this is a Research Foundation position, not a New York position.
Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: The successful applicant must have at least a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, or similar fields with experience in aquatic field sampling and processing techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Good written and oral communication skills and an aptitude to learn and apply standard software programs to enter, manage, and analyze data. At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced.
Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.
), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions) Additional Information: Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, interaction, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction.
Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-xyz X or emailing Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-xyz X or via email at Chair: Nicholas Sard, Search Chair at Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Our product offerings include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms--, Bison--, Milk for Life--, and Intense Milk-- brands. The QC Laboratory Technician performs required testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to Microscopes, IR Analyzes, p H meters. Conducts tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Perform sensory analysis on ingredients
and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements. Record all test results on standardized forms, and complete data entry into appropriate systems.
Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/or packaging lines. Responsible for communicating any out of specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate Production and/or QA Management as necessary. Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay as required and notifies appropriate Production personnel. Operates the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment. Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate
of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads. Perform pre-operation audits of Production equipment with Production personnel after cleaning and prior to restarting production.
Performs calculations including: adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet the Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications, and final water additions for Batch Blend product tanks. Provide administrative support during off hours such as answering incoming switchboard calls and security check in/check out of visitors/vendors. Performs other related duties as required and assigned such as assist in training new technicians. Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Education Required: HS Diploma required. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Associates Degree in a Natural Science preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Knowledge & Skills Required: Must be proficient in multi-tasking and prioritizing. Demonstrated experience as a collaborative, contributing team member. Strong attention to quality and process detail. Strong math skills. Strong computer aptitude. Confidentiality: The QC Laboratory Technician is exposed on a daily basis to O-AT-KA and customer product specifications and information meant for internal use, such as ingredients, product loss, etc.
that must remain confidential. Management Responsibility: The QC Laboratory Technician is an individual contributor role that operates under the guidance and direction of the Laboratory Supervisor. Work Environment: The QC Laboratory Technician performs duties both in an office and manufacturing environment with the majority of time spent in the QC Laboratory. Must be able to see, sit, stand, bend, and reach. Ability to operate general office equipment (computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc. ) and lift up to 35 lbs. is required. Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and wear appropriate PPE when in the Manufacturing Plant and exposed to loud noise, hot/cold temperatures, and wet floors.
The hours for this position is for Night Shift (11pm-7:30am) with every other weekend off. Pay: $21/hour Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.2. Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner. --3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.4.
Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately. --6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff. ----7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment. --8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed. --9. Aware of and practice Plant s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices
(GSP). --10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment.11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.12.
Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.13. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff. Requirements Qualifications: Attention to detail and accuracy in work required. Strong communication abilities, written and verbal. -- Knowledge of computer software required. Education and/or Experience: -- High School Diploma/GED required. Associates degree in Dairy Science Preferred. Dairy Science or other related experience preferred.
