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Marine Technician
URL: http://www.disl.org
Company / Organization: MESC/Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Pay Rate: Competitive
Type: Full-time
City: Dauphin Island
Duration: Open until position is filled
Description:
Assist Principal Investigators, their students and educators with designing, deploying, maintaining and servicing equipment related to marine research and outreach. Duties are diverse and often demanding, requiring long hours in the field, sometimes under adverse weather conditions.
Requirements:
The ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, at the professional level with researchers, students, and educators. A working knowledge of oceanographic and biological sampling equipment and instrumentation, including calibration, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, programing, data collection and interpretation. The ability to determine, and occasionally develop, the equipment needs and make recommendations based on the requirements of specific research projects. Additionally he/she should be able to make purchasing decisions based on extensive research. A basic understanding of animal husbandry and aquaculture systems. Operating small boats (>30 feet), and working on and around vessels for extended periods of time. Possess, or be able to obtain, an Open Water dive certification and be comfortable working in and around the water. A basic understanding of mechanics and electronics in addition to experience using power and hand tools. Be able to think critically, problem solve, and troubleshoot and also be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have a working knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico. Possess a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one.
Point of Contact: Angela Rattler
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