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Job Title

Research Specialist I-III

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute For Gulf Of Mexico Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Research Specialist I, II or III fulfilling this position will support a phytoplankton/harmful algal bloom monitoring network consisting of Imaging FlowCytobots (IFCBs) and field sampling programs, all under the auspices of the Coastal Ecosystem Processes Lab group (https://www.harteresearch.org/research/coastal-ecosystem-processes) at the Harte Research Institute.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research

Percent Effort: 60%

+ Develop and execute research projects that involve use of Imaging FlowCytobots (IFCBs) in field and laboratory settings

+ Perform analysis on water samples using Imaging FlowCytobots

+ Design and construct deployment infrastructure at different coastal locations, including set up and maintenance of water delivery systems.

+ Complete and review data, and collaborate with project partners on data management infrastructure

+ Provide updates to stakeholders and resource managers.

Functional Area 2: Training

Percent Effort: 20%

+ Develop and maintain training materials for lab members.

+ Train students and staff on instrument operation.

Functional Area 3: Support

Percent Effort: 20%

+ Participate in field sampling and sample processing.

+ Carrying medium to large equipment through uneven terrain/moving boat.

+ Operate University vehicles and conduct field sampling/research via boats and kayaks

+ Phytoplankton enumeration.

+ Stakeholder engagement (presentations, demonstrations, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Research Specialist I

+ B.S. in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field

+ Four (4) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

+ Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

+ Masters degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field, and two (2) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

Research Specialist II

+ B.S. in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field

+ Six (6) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

+ Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

+ Masters degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field, and four (4) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

+ Doctoral degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field, and two (2) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

Research Specialist III

+ B.S. in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field

+ Eight (8) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

+ Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

+ Masters degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field, and six (6) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

+ Doctoral degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field, and four (4) years of (related) work experience to include one (1) year of professional experience deploying and maintaining advanced water quality instrumentation including water quality data sondes, flow cytometers or IFCBs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Experience conducting water quality and phytoplankton field sampling and laboratory analyses.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to work on an interdisciplinary research team.

+ Strong written and spoken communication skills.

+ Ability to conduct research tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and operate power tools.

+ Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends as required by research projects.

+ Ability to travel as needed for research field sampling.

+ Ability to drive university vehicles.

+ Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience operating and maintaining water supply/delivery systems.

+ Experience with phytoplankton enumeration and taxonomy.

+ Experience operating and maintaining flow cytometers.

+ Experience with data telemetry infrastructure, protocols and troubleshooting.

+ Experience with Linux OS, remote management and access platforms.

SALARY: Up to $5,884.92 Monthly ($70,619 Annual, Approximately)

+ NOTE: Salary commensurate upon education/experie nce. T his position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php)

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) :

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) :

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.