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At-sea duties:
The position is responsible for performing Watch Lead duties that include organizing and overseeing watch activities, training personnel/volunteers in sampling techniques, preparing/deploying/sampling CTD-rosette system, overseeing seawater sample collection, net sampling, and underway pump systems. Performs analyses of dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll, salinity, primary production, and nutrients. Responsible for monitoring data and metadata collection/entry, ensuring data quality, and performing preliminary processing. Processes data collected at sea and conducts quality control by interpreting data while drawing on experience from the field and having a solid marine science background.
Shore-based duties:
Responsible for using and adapting software tools to process and merge data, quality control and generate data products using programming languages (Python, Matlab, R or Visual Studio). Create programming scripts to automate and improve data processing and figure generation. Update and improve older program programming routines.
Laboratory duties:
Prepares equipment and chemical reagents for research expeditions. Sets up, operates, maintains and repairs instrumentation at sea and on shore. Responsible for inventory and ordering supplies. General laboratory maintenance will include copying, filing, answering the telephone, and preparing data reports for publications online.
Must be able to give and hear verbal commands in a noisy environment at sea. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lb.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess a BA or BS in science with a strong marine science background, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of oceanography, chemistry, biology and engineering principles needed for data collection, analysis and quality control.
- Experience with basic interpretation of data, drawing on experience from the field and from having a strong background in marine science.
- Knowledge of physical oceanography. Experience processing oceanographic data using software such as Python, Matlab, Visual Basic, or ODV; knowledge to assess hydrographic data quality and perform quality control.
- Experience in performing sample analysis. Proven ability to carry out chemical and biological analyses at sea and in the laboratory, such as rates of primary production using radioisotopes, chlorophyll a, oxygen (automated Winkler), and salinity.
- Experience in operating general laboratory and analytical equipment, including ability to perform titrations and collect high quality data.
- Proven ability to operate computer systems and to perform minor troubleshooting. Knowledge of and experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with a scripting programming language: Matlab, Python, Visual Basic or ODV.
- Sound knowledge of chemical principles and regulations needed to oversee safe handling and storage of chemicals and radioisotopes.
- Proven ability to work at sea for extended periods of time. This will include being able to work in laboratories or on deck with machinery in rough weather.
- Demonstrated ability to write technical/scientific reports, laboratory records, and manage files in standard and electronic formats.
- Careful attention to detail in filling out data forms and in analytical procedures.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interact using tact and diplomacy with diverse personalities including academic, staff, student and volunteer employees and institutions/organizations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be prepared to go to sea for 120 days per year.
- Ability to drive a car and truck. Demonstrated safe driving skills.
- Must have California drivers license. The position is subject to a DMV check for driving record and valid driver's license.
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Salary: $54,880 - $71,580 / Year
Application Deadline: March 4, 2022
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