Overview
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Research Technician and Resident Assistant. The Laboratory was established in 1974 and is located on the coast of East Boothbay, Maine, USA, in a modern, LEED-certified research and education campus. Bigelow Laboratory is a leading oceanographic institution with the mission to investigate the microbial drivers of global ocean processes through basic and applied research, education, and enterprise. For additional details see https://www.bigelow.org/about/.

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 21 through July 28, 2023; the position will begin shortly before the program and end in conjunction with the program. The pay rate for this position is $19.40/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
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

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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 15, 2023. 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 careers@bigelow.org 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. Bigelow Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

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