Research Assistant I

Research Assistant I Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Logistics management Laboratory equipment maintenance Inventory management Working with graduate students Environmental laboratory Equipment troubleshooting Laboratory equipment calibration Master's degree Supervising experience Field research Scientific protocols Experimental design Instrument maintenance Training Marine Science Entry level Full Job Description Posting Details Position Information Position Number 005319 Position Title Research Assistant

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Division Academic Affairs Department 421200 - Marine Sciences Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama's department of Marine Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Assistant I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Takes a lead role in executing field research and logistics, which will entail working on research ships for 5-30 days, depending on cruise duration. Assists with training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in field and laboratory procedures. Maintains field and laboratory equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and inventory management. Processes, curates, and analyzes biological and environmental samples in laboratory settings using established methods. Assists with the design, implementation, and execution of field and laboratory research protocols under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/09/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes 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