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Salary– $42,696.00 – $55,872.00 Annually

What you will do: 

  • Conduct monitoring surveys by boat. This includes preparation and use of oceanographic sampling gear, instrument calibration (Conductivity, Temperature, and depth [CTD] and other electronic sensors), and collection and processing of water samples.  
  • Use professional judgment and experience, in consultation with information on weather and sea conditions, to make daily choices for field operations. 
  • Lead chlorophyll data quality review. This includes tracking and reporting laboratory performance.  
  • Review CTD data for monthly data review.  
  • Write standard operating procedures. Review and edit quality assurance project plans (QAPPs) and scientific reports. 
  • Use software programs and databases for data management and report preparation. 


 Laboratory tasks include:  

  • Assisting in the maintenance of all the laboratory sensors, conducting calibrations, and tracking instrument performance. 
  • Keeping the lab in good working order, assigning the monthly lab cleaning schedule, and managing lab supply inventory and reagent preparation. 
  • Conducting in lab bench top fluorometer performance checks and assisting with annual fluorometer calibration. 
  • Processing and analyzing chlorophyll and dissolved oxygen samples.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree with a major study in marine ecology, marine science, oceanography, or other closely allied marine science field AND two (2) years of professional research work experience in marine ecology, marine science, oceanography, water quality monitoring, or other closely allied marine science field.
 
Option 2: A Master’s degree or a Ph.D. with a major study in marine ecology, marine science, oceanography, or other closely allied marine science field.
 
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.


Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

  • Experience conducting field sampling from a boat under a variety of conditions.
  • Experience operating and calibrating a CTD and auxiliary sensors.
  • Experience with spreadsheets, database software, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
  • Experience with R statistical software.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

 

Supplemental Information


Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.