DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research
Percent Effort: 75%

• Works collaboratively with the P.I. to develop student work schedules
• Manages all field sampling activities to ensure project success and personal safety
• Operates university vehicles and boats to support field logistics, including transportation of personnel and equipment to research sites.
• Performs sample processing upon return of samples to the laboratory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Functional Area 2: Data Management
Percent Effort: 20%

• Collects all lab data and enters it into master databases
• Performs quality control checks on all data and metadata
• Uploads data to appropriate data repositories

Functional Area 3: Training of team personnel
Percent Effort: 5%

• Trains team personnel on field sampling safety and boat usage
• Documents trainings

QUALIFICATIONS

Research Specialist I

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement. Master's degree in related field of study and two (2) years of related experience

Research Specialist II

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement. Master's degree in related field of study and four (4) years of related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES FOR BOTH LEVELS

• Valid Driver's License
• Experience operating small boats in estuarine waters
• Ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions
• Experience operating water quality sondes
• Experience with data management software
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects
• Ability to exert heavy force
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• $46,036.00-$59,576.00 Annual, Approximately
• $3,836.34- $4,964.67 Monthly, Approximately

Note: This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research
Percent Effort: 75%

• Works collaboratively with the P.I. to develop student work schedules
• Manages all field sampling activities to ensure project success and personal safety
• Operates university vehicles and boats to support field logistics, including transportation of personnel and equipment to research sites.
• Performs sample processing upon return of samples to the laboratory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Functional Area 2: Data Management
Percent Effort: 20%

• Collects all lab data and enters it into master databases
• Performs quality control checks on all data and metadata
• Uploads data to appropriate data repositories

Functional Area 3: Training of team personnel
Percent Effort: 5%

• Trains team personnel on field sampling safety and boat usage
• Documents trainings

QUALIFICATIONS

Research Specialist I

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement. Master's degree in related field of study and two (2) years of related experience

Research Specialist II

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement. Master's degree in related field of study and four (4) years of related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES FOR BOTH LEVELS

• Valid Driver's License
• Experience operating small boats in estuarine waters
• Ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions
• Experience operating water quality sondes
• Experience with data management software
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects
• Ability to exert heavy force
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• $46,036.00-$59,576.00 Annual, Approximately
• $3,836.34- $4,964.67 Monthly, Approximately

Note: This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.