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Part-Time Breeding Behavior Technician
 Utah State University | |
$15/hr
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remote work
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Apr 01, 2026 | |
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Part-Time Breeding Behavior Technician Requisition ID: 2026-10073 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Wildland Resources Advertised Salary: $15/hr Overview Utah State University (USU) is seeking one part-time technician to support a behavioral research project focused on captive red wolves. This project is a collaboration between Utah State University and Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program facilities. Technicians will assist a graduate student researcher by coding video footage of red wolf breeding pairs using BORIS behavioral analysis software. Footage was recorded during the 2026 breeding season (January-March). Each assigned wolf pair requires 20 minutes of coded footage for every day of recording. The goal is to assess how pair bond strength and individual behaviors relate to reproductive success in captivity. This position is remote telework eligible within the state of Utah. Technicians will use BORIS and R Studio to randomly select and code footage. The expected workload is 20 hours per week, with complete flexibility to set your own schedule as long as project milestones are met. The duration of the position will depend on how quickly the footage is coded. Applicants must be comfortable working independently and spending long hours reviewing video footage. Preference will be given to returning technicians with experience on this project. Responsibilities Technicians are expected to commit to 20 hours of work per week. They will be tasked with managing, organizing, and coding video footage independently using both R studio and BORIS. After training is completed during the first two weeks, technicians will be responsible for managing their time appropriately to ensure the project's needs are met. Technicians will be responsible for thoroughly understanding and correctly applying an ethogram supplied by the graduate student researcher. Technicians must manage large volumes of footage, including unused files that may be incorporated later. Technicians should aim to complete at least 20 days of footage per week to keep up with the project timeline. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $15/hr ADA Remote telework work requiring long hours at a computer coding footage. Can be mentally taxing. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions (such as typing). College/Department Highlights The S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to enhancing lives and landscapes through education, research, and outreach. We work across biological, physical, and socioeconomic boundaries to better understand natural and managed ecosystems and to promote the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship and engage in collaborations that advance discovery and innovation across disciplines. Many hold Extension appointments that connect their research directly to communities throughout Utah. With a statewide network of campuses and learning centers, the college serves people in both urban and rural communities as part of the university's land-grant mission. We foster professional collaboration within and beyond the university, and experiential learning for students at all phases of their academic path. Faculty and students benefit from Utah's remarkable and varied landscapes, which provide unparalleled opportunities for field-based research, education, and outreach. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . *updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10073/part-time-breeding-behavior-technician/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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