Staff Research Associate 2
Marine Science Institute
Summary of Job Details
Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, uses resourcefulness and adaptability to contribute to the success of the lab's technical operations related to assessing the biodegradation of polymers in the marine environment. Executes analyses using established laboratory procedures and utilizes scientific expertise to modify procedures as needed. Works independently to supervise, assign tasks, and provide research support to student staff. May participate in research on sea-going research vessels. Responsible for coordination of data and material distribution across sites for a large multi-institution research project. Work performed is a wide variety of standard procedures without detailed technical supervision. Performs a limited variety of repetitive but highly specialized procedures, such as respirometry. May modify, vary or adapt standard procedures to meet the needs of research projects, or improve tests that are unsatisfactory, and after studying available literature, analyze and alter conditions under which determinations are made. Understanding and ability to teach the scientific principles underlying the research expected. Applies knowledge to assignments of moderate complexity. May provide technical support and subject matter expertise through project management responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Biology, Materials Science or a related field
1-3 years Experience working in a microbiology lab setting
1-3 years Experience in the design and execution of respirometry experiments and use of gas-source respirometers
1-3 years Experience in basic material characterization including powder XRD, FTIR and SEM
Special Conditions of Employment
Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Application review begins 1/21/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75217
