Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, Michael Baker International provides a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments; foreign allied governments; and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Michael Baker is seeking a full-time summer Biologist Intern for a project located in Texas. Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, conducting benthic and water quality sampling, identification and quantification of benthic samples using a dissecting microscope in a laboratory setting in our Round Rock office, and data entry, quality control, and reporting. Frequent overnight travel (25-50%) during the M-F work week to Texas coasts for sampling is required. Ideal candidate will be comfortable working in the field, carrying field equipment, working in hot and humid conditions, working in inclement weather on occasion, and working in sandy and muddy conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently working towards a Bachelor's or Masters' degree in Biology, Marine Biology, or Aquatic Biology.
• Coursework completed in benthic and water quality sampling; b enthic species identification, enumeration, and biomass analysis; laboratory d ata entry and quality control; microscope slide mounting, staining, and cover slipping; and preparation of culture media.
• Must be familiar with laboratory protocols including safety, proper disposal of chemicals, chain of custody, and storage of reference samples.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Preferred candidate will be familiar with univariate and multivariate statistical analysis using programs such as SAS and/or PRIMER and visualizing data using tables and graphs.
• Preferred candidate will be proficient using an electronic database such as Microsoft Excel or Access.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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