Lab & Research Specialist

locations:
Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester
** Job

Requisition :
** JR101701 Lab & Research Specialist (Open)
** Job Posting

Title:

** Lab & Research Specialist
** Department:
** CC00497 VIMS1 | RADV | Natural Resources
** Job Family:
** Staff - Lab & Research Support
** Worker Sub Type:
** Wage-Temporary (requires end date - non-benefited) (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)
** Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

** Nunnally Hall/Fisheries Science
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester
** Job Description

Summary:

** The mission of William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service. The Batten School & VIMS make seminal advances in understanding coastal and marine systems through research and discovery, translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance, and provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with an education of unsurpassed quality.
The primary focus of the Multispecies Research Group (MRG) at VIMS is the collection, analysis and generation of fisheries data in support of resources management and ecological conservation activities in the Chesapeake Bay and along the US Atlantic Coast. As such, this group maintains a robust field, laboratory and analytical infrastructure that is designed to support this mission.
The Research Technician’s core responsibilities will be related to the preparation and the execution of the ChesMMAP survey that is to be conducted by this program as well as to the laboratory processing of the field generated biological samples. Participation in the MRG’s other long-term monitoring surveys will be as needed.
Research Technicians perform a variety of routine, technical, and administrative responsibilities in support of research at the institute. They perform duties such as the following: collecting specimens, preparing materials, and operating specialized lab equipment.
They assist in preparation for field work and participate in field activities. Under supervision, Research Technicians provide administrative research support such as data integrity and collection of data resources.
They may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under general supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex issues to an upper-level manager. Technicians typically report to a program manager or director or may report to a senior level researcher.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Inventories necessary supplies and equipment for research cruises.
Transports, stows, and configures all survey materials to the chartered fishing vessel.
Assists with the implementation of all necessary catch processing procedures at sea, including proper use of all the catch processing equipment and troubleshooting of that equipment.
Assists with the execution of all ancillary data collection protocols (net monitoring, tow tracks, site identification, and atmospheric and hydrographic monitoring).
Conducts laboratory processing of fisheries-related samples, such as hard parts for aging and fish stomachs for diet determination.
Participate in the other MRG field surveys as needed.
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* Job Description:

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* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Some knowledge of basic lab safety.
* Experience performing aquatic field sampling and data collection using standard fishery techniques in the field as well as the laboratory.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and guidelines under direct supervision.
* Ability to follow written and oral directions.
* Ability to maintain records, record data legibly, and conduct data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
* Ability to successfully complete tasks in outdoor environment.
* Ability to travel as needed.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Associates degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and or experience.
* Experience with electronics and…