Research Technician (Time-Limited) | University of North Carolina Wilmington - Military Veterans

Research Technician Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge. Recruitment Range: $41,061 - $46,000 Vacancy Number: S02566 Competency Level: Journey Home Department: Center for Marine Science - 30600 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Research Technician position will be responsible for the culture of shellfish, including the spawning, larval rearing, setting, and grow out of shellfish. This position would also assist in the cultivation of microalgae, including media prep, cell counts, and feeding. This position would be responsible for having an operational understanding of the hatchery systems such that the position can conduct routine monitoring (collect and record data) of water quality, flow rates, and pump functions and maintain system functionality. As part of these activities, this position would be expected to collect data and analyze it as needed to meet grant obligations. College: College College/School Information: University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Location of Workplace: CMS Myrtle Grove Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Research Technician position will be responsible for the culture of shellfish, including the spawning, larval rearing, setting, and grow out of shellfish. This position would also assist in the cultivation of microalgae, including media prep, cell counts, and feeding. This position would be responsible for having an operational understanding of the hatchery systems such that the position can conduct routine monitoring (collect and record data) of water quality, flow rates, and pump functions and maintain system functionality. As part of these activities, this position would be expected to collect data and analyze it as needed to meet grant obligations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred education, professional skills and experience: Bachelor of Science in Biology or a related field and one year of experience in aquaculture (either in a laboratory or commercial setting) and documented evidence of post-undergraduate training in shellfish aquaculture is strongly desired, and/or Graduate work in a relevant field Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a team working together to achieve safe, efficient, and productive operation of hatchery systems. Ability to keep detailed and accurate accounts of daily operations. Ability to exercise good judgment when encountering problems and the willingness to seek advice/assistance from supervisor or colleague. Required Certifications or licensure: North Carolina Driver License. FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months Per Year: 12 Months Work Days: M-F occasional Sat/Sun Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional other Type of Position: Time-limited Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: 12/31/2027 Position Number: 7927 Job Posting Date: 12/05/2024 Posting Close Date: 12/19/2024 Number of Openings: Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants: This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34483 At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. 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