{"id":60584,"date":"2026-08-12T20:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T03:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60584"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T03:26:20","slug":"job-aquatic-macroinvertebrate-sample-sorter-maine-dept-of-environmental-protection-augusta-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-aquatic-macroinvertebrate-sample-sorter-maine-dept-of-environmental-protection-augusta-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Sample Sorter, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection (Augusta, ME)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Maine Department of Environmental Protection – Tristate<\/p>\n

Augusta, Maine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$18 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nSep 07, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Sample Sorter Position<\/p>\n

Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Biological Monitoring Program<\/p>\n

The Maine DEP Biological Monitoring Program has current openings for lab assistants to process aquatic macroinvertebrate samples collected from rivers, streams and freshwater wetlands.\u00a0 Work is performed at the Department of Environmental Protection in either Portland or Augusta in a laboratory setting.\u00a0 Work involves sorting macroinvertebrates from substrate material collected with the sample (detritus, sand, algae, etc.) to prepare organisms for identification by a professional taxonomist.\u00a0 Data are used to determine if waterbodies meet State water quality criteria.\u00a0 Work includes accurately and neatly recording information on a lab bench sheet, labeling sample containers with pertinent information to identify and track samples, tracking time spent on each sample, and performing quality assurance checks.<\/p>\n

Candidates should have some education and\/or experience in biology or environmental science.\u00a0 Previous experience related to aquatic invertebrates is desirable, but not required.\u00a0 Successful candidates must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and be willing\/able to work independently once trained. \u00a0Hours and days of the week worked are flexible and arranged by mutual agreement.\u00a0 Candidates who can commit to at least an average of 10 hours per week will be preferred. Additional hours may be worked if desired.\u00a0 The target start date is Oct 15, 2026, and the work will likely continue to May 2027, with the possibility to continue for future seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hiring will take place through a temporary staffing agency, therefore people hired will not be State of Maine employees.\u00a0 The current pay is $18.00 per hour, and successful candidates will need to sign up through Tri-State Staffing, Inc. in Augusta (this process may be done remotely).<\/p>\n

If interested, please contact Adam Pepi at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection\u2019s Biological Monitoring Program and include your resume or C.V.:\u00a0 Adam.A.Pepi@maine.gov<\/a> , (207) 241-1521.<\/p>\n

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/td>\nEcology <\/a>, Hydrology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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