[obol] Fwd: [BIRDCHAT] Contract Biologist/Ornithologist Position Opening at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - Avian Influenza (fwd)

[Barbara Combs]

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Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:58:05 -0400
From: "French, Lloyd S" <Lloyd.S.French at IAPWS.COM>
To: BIRDCHAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Contract Biologist/Ornithologist Position Opening at
   Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - Avian Influenza

Please post widely:

Position:  General Biologist II Specialty:  Ornithology      Category:
 Avian Influenza Laboratory Technician

Background:  The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS), Biological Resources
Discipline (BRD) Eastern Region, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
(PWRC) is providing information on migration routes to inform
governments about potential threats from such diseases as highly
pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The HPAI strain known as H5N1 is
extremely lethal for various bird species, especially poultry and some
waterfowl species. When transmitted to people through close contact
with infected birds, the virus can be deadly. Leaders across the world
are concerned about a potential pandemic threat should the virus
become transmissible among humans.  The USGS, through IAP Worldwide
Services, is contracting a General Biologist to assist the Task Order
Manager in this long-term effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Masters Degree (or equivalent experience) in Biology with a focus in
Ornithology and practical experience in both laboratory and field
environments performing tasks related to the following:

-       Catching, trapping, and handling birds-particularly in non-U.S. regions
-       Catching, trapping, and handling waterfowl
-       Bird banding and tracking
-       Data analysis and management
-       Agile writing abilities commensurate with skills necessary for
reports, journals, thesis, and similar publications.

- Laboratory experience working in areas focusing on Avian Influenza
or similar diseases:

-       Ability to work with little supervision and within established
guidelines and operational procedures.
-       Safe and humane care and treatment of birds and waterfowl.
-       Ability to safely use common laboratory equipment, computers,
hand tools, detergents and cleaning agents.
-       Specialized experience with laboratory equipment and techniques
-       Knowledge of Biological Safety Level 3 containment protocols
and practices a plus.

- Travel will be required to both U.S. and foreign areas of operations
on an as-needed basis.  A current U.S. state driver's license, U.S.
passport, and inoculations specific to the area of travel will be
required.  Required inoculations will be provided at no charge.

- Physical demands of the position require the minimum abilities:

      -        Ability to endure long periods of international air
travel (12-18 hours airborne)
      -        Ability to adjust to extreme changes in time zones,
climate, and terrain
      -        Ability to conduct work at elevations exceeding 10,000
feet above sea level
      -        Ability to meet physical demands of frequent, extensive
foot travel over rough, variable terrain
      -        Ability to travel via watercraft
      -        Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
      -        Ability to perform office work requiring prolonged
sitting and working at computer terminal.

- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the U.S. for any
employer.  IAP Worldwide Services cannot sponsor H1 or similar visas
for this or any position.  Apply at www.iapws.com/careers  or email:
lloyd.s.french at iapws.com



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