What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I - Benthic Ecology position at usm?
Job Summary
This position involves collecting,
recording and handling data for funded research projects within the Benthic
Ecology Program of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Coast
Research Laboratory (GCRL). Duties to encompass participating in all aspects of
ongoing research projects involving marine organisms. Ability to A commitment
to accuracy and quality assurance required. Some field work required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing of biological samples.
- Identifying, counting and
measuring marine organisms.
- Photo imaging of biological
samples.
- Data entry of project data.
- Creating and maintaining project
databases.
- Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control
(QC) verification of project databases.
- Monitoring the progress and
status of ongoing projects.
- Following standard operating
procedures (SOP).
- Preparing sampling gear and preparing
for field work.
- Participating in field work.
- Maintaining field gear and the
general laboratory inventory as needed.
- Coordinating with other unit
personnel relative to project objectives
- Working closely with the laboratory
coordinator and principal investigator to fulfill reporting requirements.
- Adhering to all University and Departmental Policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
