Microbial Oceanography Lab Specialist - Junior

University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC); Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ocean Sciences Department at UC Santa Cruz invites applications for a Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist in the lab, under the supervision of Dr. Kendra Turk-Kubo.

This position supports research on the distribution and activity of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in open ocean and coastal environments. The Junior Specialist will spend approximately 40% of their time on overseeing laboratory operations and safety management, 40% on marine microbial ecology research support, and 20% on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated undergraduate research experience.
• B.S. in Biology, Marine Biology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations and safety management.
• Support marine microbial ecology research.
• Train and supervise undergraduate researchers.
• Help build an inclusive lab culture.

Skills

Microbial ecology techniques

Lab operations

Training & mentorship

Safety compliance

Communication & organization

Education

B.S. in Biology or closely related field

Undergraduate research experience

Job description

The Ocean Sciences Department at UC Santa Cruz invites applications for a Microbial Oceanography Junior Specialist in the lab, under the supervision of Dr. Kendra Turk-Kubo.

This position supports research on the distribution and activity of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in open ocean and coastal environments. The Junior Specialist will spend approximately 40% of their time on overseeing laboratory operations and safety management, 40% on marine microbial ecology research support, and 20% on