Field & Lab Research Engineer I (Marine Science)

University of Texas System; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I to maintain and implement our long-term environmental monitoring program. The role involves fieldwork on vessels, laboratory sample analysis, data QA/QC and training interns and volunteers.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position with annual renewal potential, located at UTMSI. Expect irregular hours and travel within the state as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, technical, mechanical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, deploy and retrieve scientific equipment; service water quality and weather station equipment weekly or monthly.
• Laboratory preparation and analysis of field samples, including sampling containers, water filtration and chlorophyll analysis.
• Retrieve and submit SWMP data; conduct QA/QC and generate metadata files for CDMO submission.

Job description

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I to maintain and implement our long-term environmental monitoring program. The role involves fieldwork on vessels, laboratory sample analysis, data QA/QC and training interns and volunteers.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position with annual renewal potential, located at UTMSI. Expect irregular hours and travel within the state as needed.