Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Nueces County $69k - $165k Per Year Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Occupation:

Engineers, All Other

Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX - 78373

Positions available: 1 Job #: 17002499

Source:

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Posted:

04/14/2026

Updated:

04/17/2026

Expires:

04/23/2027

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Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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• Troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, deploy and retrieve scientific equipment (i.

e., YSI sensors/sondes/handheld meters); service water quality and weather station equipment on a weekly, bi-weekly and/or monthly basis according to standardized protocols; maintain and repair SWMP station infrastructure and in situ instrumentation as required; coordinate and perform research activities related to sample collection (e.g., scheduling, water collection, deployment/retrieval of automated portable water sampler); operate vessels in shallow water conditions along the Texas Coastal Bend, including trailering vessels

• Laboratory preparation and analysis of field samples (e.g., prepare sampling containers/filters, water filtration, weigh filters, chlorophyll analysis)
• Retrieve and submit SWMP raw data; conduct QA/QC data checks and generate quarterly/annual metadata files for submission to the

NERRS CDMO

; ensure all data (water quality, meteorological, nutrient) are entered by the submission deadline

• Maintain an organized and clean working environment (e.g., wash dishes, stow equipment/supplies); manage equipment inventory and order equipment and supplies
• Training and supervision of interns, students and volunteers in support of the SWMP and other MAR programs as needed
• Assist in program activities of the MAR across all sectors
• Other duties as assigned
• Attendance at an annual, week-long training for

NERR SWMP

technicians (out of state, fully funded)