As a Biologist, with the Great Lakes Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Plans and conducts studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical, and physical processes that affect biology resources in the Great Lakes region. Deploys data-collection systems and manipulates and analyzes data from these systems. Analyzes and resolves complex conventional problems. Writes comprehensive reports on study findings and recommendations.
• Analyzes data, performs scientific tests, and conducts studies on the impact of existing or proposed management or public practices on biology resources. Conducts spatial analysis and creates maps in support of Great Lakes regional landscape conservation research and conservation design projects and objectives.
• Analyzes data and conducts studies of biological species populations, makes recommendations to improve their habitat, reports on their status as suitable candidates for listing as endangered or threatened species, and develops recovery plans.
• Develops plans for biology projects including estimates of personnel, equipment, materials, and schedules required to carry out plans. Recommends modifications to project objectives and associated documentation in accordance with established directives. Conducts analyses, and reviews results of studies or investigations. Serves as a regional data manager. Provides data gathering, data management, and data analysis support for researchers involved in studies of species and habitat conservation and restoration and of investigations of the effects of stressors, such as climate change and land use change, on biodiversity and habitats in the Great Lakes region.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; and bending, crouching, stooping, stretching reaching or similar actives. The work requires moderate physical ability and average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment:

The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or in the field. The office is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. Field and laboratory duties may require the use of special protective gear. The incumbent is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, or property with which entrusted.