Ocean Gas Analysis Research Engineer

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Marine Science seeks a Research Enginering/Scientist Assistant to manage the trace gas analysis system, assist in sea expeditions, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process oceanographic data.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the ultra-trace dissolved gas analysis setup, handling field logistics, and performing general lab management and data workflows under the PI's supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field required.
• Experience with analytical instruments and gas chromatographs preferred.
• Willingness to participate in sea-going expeditions and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the ultra-trace level dissolved gas analysis system.
• Coordinate equipment shipments for sea expeditions and purchases.
• General lab management and data processing under the PI's supervision.

Skills

Instrument operation

Field expeditions

Logistics coordination

Data processing

Laboratory management

Linux basics

Gas chromatographs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Marine Science seeks a Research Enginering/Scientist Assistant to manage the trace gas analysis system, assist in sea expeditions, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process oceanographic data.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the ultra-trace dissolved gas analysis setup, handling field logistics, and performing general lab management and data workflows under the PI's supervision.