Job Title: Laboratory Assistant III
Job Duration: Full-time, limited (~6 months)
Job Start: mid-May 2023
Job End: mid-November 2023
Job Location: Carlsbad, California
Compensation: $23.93/hr
Benefits: Medical and retirement
Email Application to: songsmmp@lifesci.ucsb.edu
Summary of Job Duties:
50% Daily
Under direct supervision, conducts biological surveys of artificial and natural reefs off southern California using SCUBA. SCUBA surveys include monitoring the abundance of common kelp forest algae, invertebrates and fish. Processes field samples in the laboratory and analyzes them using dissecting and compound microscopes. Prepares diving and sampling gear for use in the field.
40% Daily
Under general supervision: (1) processes, sorts, and classifies samples collected from the field, (2) performs data entry, (3) performs quality assurance and quality control procedures
10% Daily
Performs assorted errand and data related tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- Current American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Research
Diving certification
- NITROX certification from accredited certifying agency
- Familiarity with taxonomy and classification of Pacific coast
marine invertebrates, algae and fish.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive diving skills and fitness assessment
Application Instructions:
All candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume or cv, and reference contact information in PDF or Microsoft Word format via email (songsmmp@lifesci.ucsb.edu). All application material files must follow the following naming convention:
lastname_firstname-item.pdf (e.g. smith_john-cover_letter.pdf, smith_john-resume.pdf, smith_john-references.pdf)
Applicants who fail to follow these instructions may be disqualified.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the open positions are filled. Applicants who submit their application by February 22, 2023 will be in the first round of consideration.