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Research Technician and Resident Assistant

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Boothbay, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Research Technician and Resident Assistant

Overview

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Research Technician and Resident Assistant. This position will be approximately 60% research in the laboratory and 40% support in the residence hall for a duration not to exceed 12 weeks. The research will support the mission of Bigelow to study the foundation of global ocean health and unlock its potential to improve the future for all life on our planet. The residence support will include daily engagement with our undergraduate intern population. The program runs from May 27 through August 1, 2025; the position will begin shortly before the program and end in conjunction with the program. This temporary non benefit eligible position has a pay rate of $21.57 per hour.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor or Associate's degree in Science
  • Familiarity with basic research techniques and microbial oceanography
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, including active listening and ability to mediate
  • Be outgoing with a desire to interact with a diverse student population
  • Experience in research focus areas as described in position purpose is preferred
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Hold a valid driver's license
  • Ability to live on campus and abide by the residence policies
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check

Responsibilities :

  • Support the basic research of the Senior Research Scientist that will serve as science supervisor
  • Maintain regular engagement with the residents and all interns in the summer program by being available three evenings a week, including one weekend evening, to have dinner in the Galley, chat informally, and be available for private conversations with residents, for a period of approximately three hours each evening; Lead and participate in intern activities and residential life events
  • Maintain open communication with education team members on residence and intern issues and concerns; Enter information into a log that is shared with education staff; Meet weekly with education staff to debrief
  • Ensure residence hall is kept to general cleanliness standards; Implement a weekly cleaning rotation (education staff can help with weekly assignments and list of chores); Provide feedback to students on cleanliness levels
  • Apply

    Applicants should submit the following to our online application portal :

  • A one-page cover letter describing interest in the position
  • A detailed curriculum vitae or resume
  • Contact information for three references
  • For full consideration, the application should be received by March 3, 2025. Review of applicants will begin immediately thereafter. The search will continue until the position is filled.

    Individuals seeking more information about this position or needing to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or (207) 315-2567, ext. 107.

    Working at Bigelow Laboratory

    Bigelow Laboratory is an inclusive community of scientists from around the world that welcomes and supports diverse opinions and cultures. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences strives to maintain an environment that allows our employees to flourish through respectful, inclusive, and equitable treatment of others. We believe there is power in embracing the full diversity of humanity to advance science and are committed to supporting each other as individuals worthy of respect.

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