Aquatic Biologist 9-P11 (GLWARMS - Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior)
State of Michigan
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Non-career Laboratory Assistant 6
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
From $18.98
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job helps with examining dead wildlife to track diseases like bird flu and hemorrhagic disease in Michigan's natural resources department.
It also involves entering data, handling reports from the public about sick animals, and sending out lab results.
It's a good fit for someone reliable who likes hands-on lab work and has basic knowledge of animal health, even without prior experience.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No prior laboratory experience required
- Ability to perform wildlife necropsy procedures
- Skills in disease surveillance for outbreaks like avian influenza
- Proficiency in data entry and laboratory record-keeping
- Capability to monitor and respond to public reports of sick or dead wildlife
- Knowledge of standard laboratory methods, practices, and equipment
Full Job Description
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This position acts primarily as assistance for general wildlife necropsy and disease surveillance for seasonal disease outbreaks such as highly pathogenic avian influenza and epizootic hemorrhagic disease. This position also supports a variety of daily laboratory activities including but not limited to data entry, monitoring and responding to public reports of sick and dead wildlife and sending out finalized necropsy reports. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard laboratory methods, practices, procedures, materials and equipment.
Position Description
THIS POSITION IS NON-CAREER AND RUNS FROM APPROXIMATELY APRIL 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 2026.
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Laboratory Assistant 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.
Unsupported responses may not be considered further.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.
Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LaboratoryAssistant.pdf
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