Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences · 2 days ago
Research Technician and Resident Assistant
East Boothbay, ME
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.22/hr - $22.22/hrBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Research Technician and Resident Assistant. This position will involve approximately 60% research in the laboratory and 40% support in the residence hall, focusing on enhancing global ocean health and engaging with undergraduate interns.
BiotechnologyEducationMarine TechnologyNon Profit
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience in research focus areas as described in position purpose
Company
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, a non-profit organization, focuses on microbials affecting the productivity of the world’s oceans.
Founded in 1974
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.72MKey Investors
Maine Technology Institute
2017-09-15Grant· $0.09M
2017-08-22Grant· $0.02M
2016-12-13Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
David Whitt
Chief Financial Officer
Steven Profaizer
Chief Communications Officer
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