DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research (Percent Effort: 60%)

• Assist in conducting controlled suspended sediment exposure experiments.
• Analyze suspended sediment properties.
• Compile and review data and metadata.
• Drafts quarterly progress reports and manuscripts.
• Assists with collection and processing of coral samples and environmental data from experiments.
• Extracts, collects, and compiles data.
• Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
• Operates a university vehicle to pick up supplies and materials needed.

Functional Area 2: Aquarium System Support (Percent Effort: 30%)

• Assist in the general maintenance and care of the aquarium system.
• Assist with detailed water chemistry test and logging.
• Observe and maintain proper water chemistry for optimal coral health.
• Maintenance of filtration and life support systems.
• Partake in scheduled water change regimens and saltwater mixing.

Functional Area 3: Other (Percent Effort: 10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Associates degree in related field
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be experienced and proficient with coral reef aquariums.
• Must fully understand water chemistry parameters and methods to adjust water parameters.
• Must be knowledgeable with coral species and care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field
• Experience working in the aquarium and coral husbandry field.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

SALARY: $16.25 Hourly ($33,800 Annual, Approximately)

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research (Percent Effort: 60%)

• Assist in conducting controlled suspended sediment exposure experiments.
• Analyze suspended sediment properties.
• Compile and review data and metadata.
• Drafts quarterly progress reports and manuscripts.
• Assists with collection and processing of coral samples and environmental data from experiments.
• Extracts, collects, and compiles data.
• Develops and maintains training materials for external users.
• Operates a university vehicle to pick up supplies and materials needed.

Functional Area 2: Aquarium System Support (Percent Effort: 30%)

• Assist in the general maintenance and care of the aquarium system.
• Assist with detailed water chemistry test and logging.
• Observe and maintain proper water chemistry for optimal coral health.
• Maintenance of filtration and life support systems.
• Partake in scheduled water change regimens and saltwater mixing.

Functional Area 3: Other (Percent Effort: 10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Associates degree in related field
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be experienced and proficient with coral reef aquariums.
• Must fully understand water chemistry parameters and methods to adjust water parameters.
• Must be knowledgeable with coral species and care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field
• Experience working in the aquarium and coral husbandry field.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

SALARY: $16.25 Hourly ($33,800 Annual, Approximately)