Research Technologist II

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number: 008384

Position Title:

Research Technologist II - 008384

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department: 421200 - Marine Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of experience in a public health, medical, clinical or research laboratory. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Marine and Environmental Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Technologist II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.

• Supports the Gulf Scholars Program by recruiting and mentoring students, assisting with reports, supervising field trips, and outreach.
• Supports research by planning and executing fieldwork.
• Analyzes data and writes reports.
• Supervises and participates in collecting, recording, and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures for research experiments.
• Supervises and trains laboratory assistants, research interns, and lower level technical positions.
• May design and direct the construction of research equipment.
• Maintains inventory records of equipment and supplies and initiates purchase orders to replenish supplies.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 01/21/2026

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Location:

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

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