Follow the University’s best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the field and laboratory research programs of the Coastal Systems Program
- Synthesize and analyze data, and prepare graphics for integration into estuarine models
- Oversee coordination, communications, equipment and scheduling with water monitoring programs
- Direct day-to-day laboratory activities.
- Design and oversee field data collection efforts and take part in the sampling programs.
- Supervise the work of research assistants, interns and work-study students.
- Oversee training of volunteers for field sampling and incoming interns and graduate students
- Oversee data delivery to water quality programs, including oversight of QA/QC.
- Serve as Co-P.I. on appropriate CSP projects
- Help maintain Coastal Systems Program database and research records.
- Assist in laboratory analysis of nutrient samples.
- Maintain laboratory and field instrumentation.
- Write proposals, reports and technical presentations, including working with outside collaborators on joint projects and working directly with some of our funders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- M.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Marine/Environmental Science related to coastal processes and a minimum of 3 years of experience for Technical Associate level; or M.S. degree in the relevant fields with at least 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. for Research Associate level.
EXPERIENCE:
- Sample collection, nutrient analysis and data analysis experience
- Experience with report preparation and publication
- Project management experience, including participation in proposal development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in data analysis, synthesis and presentation
- Experience in writing technical memorandum and reports
- Experience working with and managing data collection on multiple projects simultaneously
- Working knowledge of coastal ecosystem processes
- SCUBA certified
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Nutrient analytical skills using both bench chemistry and auto-analysis.
- Experience in data entry including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to organize and prioritize incoming samples for analyses from various research programs simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate sample collection both by and external to laboratory staff.
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Ability to oversee operation of a busy analytical facility, including maintenance of chemicals, supplies and instrumentation as needed.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work irregular hours may be required.
Salary range: $55,000 – $70,000
