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Temporary Description The Nature & Discovery Specialist is responsible for creating safe, age-appropriate, adaptive programming that is focused on STEM based outdoor education for campers aged 8-17 years old. This staff member will create dynamic and detailed lesson plans, and will be responsible for supervising volunteers each session. They will also lead the Outpost program, an adventure based overnight camping experience for teens. Team Overview: The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies. Responsibilities: Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026) Design and implement educationally-driven programming for Nature & Discovery, outpost camping, and other program areas Modify and adapt activities in response to weather and to meet medical, psychosocial, accessibility, and other camper needs to ensure an inclusive experience Enforce safety regulations in nature & discovery areas and promote Leave No Trace principles Ensure that all supplies are safely stored and maintained Collaborate with supervisor in the preparation, purchase order, and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas Support, lead, and evaluate Nature & Discovery volunteers Submit weekly Nature & Discovery plans to supervisor Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed Requirements Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities Ability to create an outcomes-based curriculum for assigned program area Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care Ability to live on site Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.) Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience with fundamentals of outdoor education (i.e. ecological, zoological, and biological concepts) Experience leading backpacking, canoeing, and/or outpost camping trips (preferred) Background in sustainability or environmental education (preferred) Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture: We are All In.We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First." We have an Attitude of Optimism.We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home." We are Trustworthy.We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others. We Take Initiative.We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes. Salary Description $3,500 for the summer

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. **Job Summary** We are seeking a Sample Management Technician for our Sample Processing Lab team at our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, Ohio. The pay for this position is $19/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location Responsible for learning the daily tasks, performing, and becoming more efficient in skills required of the department training plan which ma include chain-of-custody procedure, packaging and shipping biological specimens, preparing manifest for domestic shipping, shipping labels, tracking shipments, unpacking incoming shipments, logbook QC, knowledge of Department of Transportation and International Air Transport Association (DOT/IATA) guidelines, and upholding all security procedures to main integrity, confidentiality, and excellent customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: _(The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:_ + Assistant in shipping and packing of samples + Accurately prepare shipping packet. + Proficiently perform packet verification + IATA and DOT Training completed. + Handle and properly put away incoming shipments from other sites + Dispose of or archive necessary samples accurately and in a timely manner + Trained and proficient in AMS or File Trail + Other duties as assigned. **Job Qualifications** _(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:_ + Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.Experience: No previous experience required + An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. + Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals. + Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system. _Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future._ Physical Demands + Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. + Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange accurate information in these situations. + Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. + Employees must be able to lift, move and/or hold up to 40 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and supplies. Work Environment + Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of. + Fine motor skills and hand dexterity to processing micro/mini- samples, which may require quality eyesight or corrective lenses. + Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules. Comments + Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. + Ability to work under specific time constraints. **About Safety Assessment** Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. **About Charles River** Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. **Equal Employment Opportunity** Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_**********. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit *************** 231865

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people's lives. Ovation Fertility, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward. We have an immediate opening for a Junior Embryologist to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with every other weekend and 2 to 3 holidays per year and the ability to float to the Rookwood, Montgomery, Florence, and Louisville locations as needed. How You'll Contribute: We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn't specifically our “job.” In general, the Junior Embryologist is responsible for: Undertake embryology laboratory procedures as directed Attention to detail with an awareness and understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) treatment Comply with HIPAA privacy regulations Training in latest technologies including, but not limited to: trophetoderm biopsy, oocyte vitrification, and complex micromanipulation skills Demonstrate advanced knowledge of reproductive biology including the male and female reproductive system Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to lead and work in a team environment Must be comfortable with the physical handling of oocytes, embryos and semen including hazardous specimens Management of aseptic techniques Must be competent in the correct assessment and grading of oocyte, embryo and sperm morphology Perform clerical tasks diligently and follow established protocols and laboratory guidelines Meticulous data entry into computer databases and software programs Ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient logs and laboratory reports Communicate detailed information to patients, staff and regulatory bodies Desire to develop and coordinate clinical research projects Develops and completes research projects which are publishable Provides support for manuscript preparation and editing Provides support for CAP inspection preparedness and inspections Desire to obtain additional competency certification by the American Board of Bioanalysis Clear, professional and timely communication with staff, physicians and patients Participate in Continuing Technical Improvement exercises Maintain technical proficiency in routine laboratory procedures Assist in the preparation of routine and ad hoc analyses of data relating to performance of the laboratory and individual technologists and to specific research projects Performs all procedures required for IVF cycles, including medium and dish preparation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, fertilization check, embryo evaluation, cryopreservation and thawing, transfer, ICSI and assisted hatching. Experience with trophectoderm biopsy is preferred Performs all andrology services, including preparation of semen samples for artificial inseminations and IVF, cryopreservation of sperm, and complete sperm analysis assessed by World Health Organization (WHO) standards Performs laboratory quality control (QC), quality assessment (QA), and participates in quality improvement (QI) programs, record keeping and collection of data Participates in research on oocytes cryopreservation, oocyte maturation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and related research Performs other duties as assigned, and in keeping with company policies, procedures and standards of patient care and initiatives toward continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level Perform daily embryology (set-up's / egg retrievals / ICSI-IVF / fertilization -embryo development checks / embryo transfers / cryopreservation / testicular Bx preps-Cryo / embryo Bx for PGD) and reporting Process semen specimens for artificial insemination/IVF-ICSI, hyaluran sperm binding assays and cryopreservation Maintain, organize, scan and file patient results, making sure that all records are complete, including physician signatures, and accurate. Confirm results on the patient ART Summary sheets in EMR Perform and maintain quality control records on all materials associated with the IVF lab and process Insure that all laboratory procedures have properly consented prior to performing them Communicate directly with physicians regarding daily IVF/ICSI and embryo development outcomes Perform quality assurance and preventative maintenance QUA Maintain, clean and disinfect of the IVF Lab and its equipment (especially the incubators) Inform and work with nurses to coordinate daily procedure scheduling Work with the Lab supervisor to maintain ART records for SART Other duties as assigned What You'll Bring: The skills and education we need are: Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field 1+ year of laboratory experience (Andrology or Animal Reproduction preferred) Ability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other teammates Ability to work independently Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team Good research skills Tech savvy Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times Excellent multi-tasking abilities, communication and organizational skills More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful. What We Offer: We are proud to provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to support the needs of our team members across all employment types: Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week): Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, and paid holidays Part-Time Employees: 401(k) with company match and performance-based bonus opportunities Per Diem Employees: 401(k) with company match At Ovation Fertility, we promote and develop individual strengths in order to help staff grow personally and professionally. Our core values guide us daily to work hard and enjoy what we do. We're committed to growing our practice and are always looking to promote from within. This is an ideal time to join our team! To learn more about our company and culture, visit here.

Job DescriptionDescription: The Nature & Discovery Specialist is responsible for creating safe, age-appropriate, adaptive programming that is focused on STEM based outdoor education for campers aged 8-17 years old. This staff member will create dynamic and detailed lesson plans, and will be responsible for supervising volunteers each session. They will also lead the Outpost program, an adventure based overnight camping experience for teens. Team Overview: The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies. Responsibilities: Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026) Design and implement educationally-driven programming for Nature & Discovery, outpost camping, and other program areas Modify and adapt activities in response to weather and to meet medical, psychosocial, accessibility, and other camper needs to ensure an inclusive experience Enforce safety regulations in nature & discovery areas and promote Leave No Trace principles Ensure that all supplies are safely stored and maintained Collaborate with supervisor in the preparation, purchase order, and record-keeping of inventory of supplies in assigned areas Support, lead, and evaluate Nature & Discovery volunteers Submit weekly Nature & Discovery plans to supervisor Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed Requirements: Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities Ability to create an outcomes-based curriculum for assigned program area Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care Ability to live on site Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.) Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience with fundamentals of outdoor education (i.e. ecological, zoological, and biological concepts) Experience leading backpacking, canoeing, and/or outpost camping trips (preferred) Background in sustainability or environmental education (preferred) Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture: We are All In.We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First." We have an Attitude of Optimism.We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home." We are Trustworthy.We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others. We Take Initiative.We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.

The Natural Resources Specialist 1 (Seasonal) is an entry-level field worker that assists Natural Resources Division staff in day-to-day or project related natural resource management, i.e., maintenance and restoration, research and/or monitoring activities, in Cleveland Metroparks. Cleveland Metroparks is seeking applicants to learn and assist with a variety of natural resources management projects. The position duration will range 5-6 months (up to 1100 hours) and report to West Creek Reservation's Management Center (0.3 miles from an RTA bus stop on Routes 53-53A). Projects will occur throughout Cleveland Metroparks and may include: Invasive plant removal - manually, mechanically, chemically Native tree and plant installation Storm water project maintenance Assistance with volunteer projects