Marine Lab Technician

Marine Facilities
Job #542908
First Review: Monday, December 2, 2024

Open Until Filled

 

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(Job #542908) Equipment Tech I, Specialized Equipment, Marine Lab Technician, Hiring Range: $4,033 - $4,234. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Marine Facilities. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for the care and maintenance of live organisms and the equipment necessary for their care under the work lead direction of the senior equipment technician and the Marine Lab Director.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for husbandry of organisms maintained at the lab for research and education, including feeding, disease management, record keeping, and exhibit animal acquisition. Also maintains and updates exhibit graphics, purchases food and other supplies for the public displays and teaching mission. Coordinates live animal trades with other institutions. Primary contact for marine lab IACUC compliance.
• Opens Telonicher Marine Laboratory in morning and checks operation of emergency generator, sea water system, boiler/furnace, air blower, and refrigerators/freezers and checks for storm damage and chemical spills, etc.
• Maintains and operates sea water system, including sea water pumps, filters, holding tanks, and chillers.
• Primary collector of material for lab teaching and research purposes with CDF&W
• Responsible for purchasing, maintaining and updating computer hardware and software and local area network in coordination with Information Technology Services.
• Assists with work lead direction of student technicians involved with lab husbandry and in support of lab operations. Primary contact for marine lab IACUC compliance.
• Assists and advises in development of student and faculty research projects and assigning space.
• Assists with Marine Lab inventory
• Responsible for marine lab operations in the absence of the Tech II and Director
• Other duties as assigned

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As listed in Classification Standards:

General knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the repair, maintenance, and installation of the common types of the specialized equipment in the assigned instructional program(s); general knowledge of testing apparatus.

Ability to use hand tools in repair, analysis, installation, or fabrication of equipment of the specialty to which assigned; ability to analyze equipment problems and determine necessary repairs; ability to follow plans; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to keep simple work and inventory records; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position:; ability to make arithmetic computations where required.

In addition, and as required, incumbents should possess specialized knowledge and ability pertinent to the individual position:

 

As related to the major responsibilities for this position:

• Aquatic animal husbandry and handling experience
• Familiar with desktop computer hardware and software

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to one year of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical and plumbing equipment, and the equipment necessary for aquatic animal husbandry.

or

Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for the required experience.

or

Equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military

specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for the required experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology, fisheries, or related field
• Construction experience
• Experience with lab and scientific equipment
• Small boat operation
• Experience with animal collection and sampling techniques
• Familiarity with aquatic animals of the Pacific Northwest
• Previous experience in a lab environment

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials by first review is 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

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Class Code: 7004
Publication Date: 11/14/2024