Food Web Analysis Using Stable Isotopes Intern

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/26/26

Applications Due11/25/26

Vacancy ID227751

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFood Web Analysis Using Stable Isotopes Intern

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $27 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipYes

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 10-19

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Duties Description The NY DEC DLF BISEH's Invasive Species Coordination Section is seeking an intern to assist with a study that will use previously collected tissue sample from plants and animals to describe the food web along the upper Hudson River prior to the introduction of round goby.

The intern will be responsible for homogenizing tissues using mortar and pestle (and other methods), weighing out and packaging the samples using a microbalance. When results are received from the analysis lab, the intern will assist with data analysis.

Use of Microsoft Office, and Program R will be incorporated into the project. The intern will assist with new sample collection as it occurs.

Daily tasks include manual homogenization of tissue samples, weighing/packaging samples for analysis, data entry, data manipulation and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C

Attention to detail

Experience with data entry and analysis

General knowledge of invasive species and/or ecology

Preferred Academic Standing:

• Graduate Student

Minimum Academic Standing:

• Senior

Substantive Area of Internship

• Environmental Conservation
• Scientific Research

Preferred Degree Concentrations:

• Environmental Studies
• Natural Science

Additional Comments The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is

committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion,

and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the

diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our

employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which

represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC

embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by

encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to

apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are

unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e.

H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address natalie.joseph@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to

include Vacancy #26-227751

on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may

not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education,

you must also include a copy of your college transcript.

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