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Req #: 245147

Department: FRIDAY HARBOR LABORATORIES

Job Location Detail: **UW Friday Harbor Laboratories is located 100 miles north of Seattle near the town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. This position is IN-PERSON IN THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.**

Posting Date: 04/14/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $27.53 - $31.93 per hour

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20250130-a11y.pdf)

_UW Friday Harbor Laboratories is located 100 miles north of Seattle near the town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. This position is IN-PERSON IN THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS._

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Friday Harbor Laboratories has an outstanding opportunity for multiple Master Research Vessel 100Gt (NE H NI CNU) to join our team.** **BASIC FUNCTION

Serve as the master of a research vessel, 100 gross tons or less for Friday Harbor Laboratories.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under the general direction of the Marine Operations Supervisor, have responsibility for the safe navigation, proper operation, readiness and security of a research vessel of 100 gross tons or less. During scientific cruises, is responsible to the Senior Scientist on board for operating the ship in full support of the scientific objectives of the cruise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Act as Master of a seagoing research vessel up to 100 gross tons, within the authority of the license.

+ Assist in logistic planning for cruises; submit requests for supplies; direct loading and stowage; enter and clear vessel through customs and immigration.

+ Operate the vessel to which appointed within University rules, regulations and directives; ensure compliance with Coast Guard rules and regulations and maritime laws governing ships and mariner.

+ Responsible for safe navigation and security of the vessel and safety of personnel embarked.

+ Utilize electronic, dead reckoning and pilotage techniques of navigation.

+ Responsible under the senior scientist's direction, for following navigational tracks and occupying positions as required for scientific purposes.

+ Observe safety precautions and seagoing procedures, instructing embarked scientific personnel of necessary safety precautions and procedures.

+ Maintain and monitor use of all medical supplies aboard ship; and be responsible for ship's sanitation, hygiene and handling of medical emergencies.

+ Direct and perform routine maintenance and upkeep of ship's machinery and equipment; make minor repairs at sea; prepare work requests for other than minor repairs.

+ Stand regular watches at sea as well as security watches in port.

+ Perform related duties as required. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ High school graduation or equivalent AND U.S. Coast Guard license as operator of a small passenger vessel of tonnage equal to that of the vessel to which assigned AND six years experience as a vessel operator or as a licensed officer.

+ Equivalent education/experience. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

+ Ability to lift 40 lbs.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.