HBOI Research Activities Assistant at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

FAU Harbor Branch, located in Ft. Pierce, is a research institute focusing on marine science and oceanography with over 200 scientists, staff and students that work and study at the site.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Activities Assistant - Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

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  Assist with the preparation of sample containers and standard laboratory analyses of water samples including turbidity, total suspended solids, chlorophyll, CDOM and phycobilin.

  
  


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  Assist with the general care, support, and maintenance of field/lab equipment.

  
  


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  Assist with the preparation of reagents and standards.

  
  


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  Assist with field sampling from small boat as needed.

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required.


Ability to work with a team and communicate well with all levels of employees required.


Must be able to work in the field from a small boat in all types of weather required.


Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.


Must be able to work outside of normal business hours, with flexibility to start earlier or later depending on department needs required.




Preferred Qualifications/Skills:


Previous work experience or coursework in marine science, or related disciplines.
Salary:$15.00 - $17.00 per hour.
College or Department:HBOI: Research - Biological Oceanography
Location:Harbor Branch (HBOI)
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Frequently required to perform work outside of normal business hours, with flexibility to start earlier or later depending on project requirements.
Application Deadline: 2024-11-21
Special Instructions to Applicant: This position involves research or research-related support.


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APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.


PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.


REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
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