Hawaii Pacific University Looking for Research Technician – Finfish (OI) Full Time

Job Type: Staff – Regular Part Time Non-Exempt
Job
Number: 4394112
Closing: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Location: Oceanic Institute, HI
Department:

Hawaii Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of
Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the
appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology
integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:
The selected candidate will assist, primarily, with the daily tasks of rearing marine
animals. These tasks may include (but are not limited to) routine feeding, cleaning tanks and providing a high-level of care to fish and
invertebrate populations. Research Technicians may also participate in data collection, record keeping, and other important research tasks,
working largely under the supervision of senior staff. Work activities take place largely outdoors and may also involve prolonged exposure
to sun and/or inclement weather.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in marine science, biology, or related discipline.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and
  Excel.
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, including night shifts and holidays as needed.
• Upon hire, candidate must
  have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.
  This includes a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.

Desired
Qualifications:

• Work/volunteer experience that demonstrates the candidate’s interest in working with aquatic
  organisms.
• Experience working in a biosecure environment.
• Willing to travel (domestic and international) to support research
  projects. Valid passport or ability to acquire passport.
• Demonstrated experience living/working in a multicultural environment like
  Hawaii (e.g. travel or study abroad experience).

Other Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal and
  communication skills, good record keeping, and ability to work in team environment while handling multiple tasks.
• Candidates must
  be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• This
  position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency,
  campus closure, or evacuation.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors
  policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that
  utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
1.
Animal Rearing (80%)

• Feeding and daily care of fish and invertebrates, including measurement of water quality
  parameters.
• Culturing live feeds.
• Maintaining and cleaning tanks, equipment, or other facilities/assets.
• Collection
  of animal and system performance data. Data entry.
• Assisting with large departmental tasks, such as tagging, stocking/harvesting,
  and packing/shipping of marine animals.
• Assisting in off-campus projects, including domestic and international travel.

2.
Administrative (15%)

• Ordering or assisting with the ordering of feeds and supplies using University provided purchase credit card (to
  include: responsible for purchase card, reconciling charges for business use only, and safe keeping of card and PIN)

3. Performs
other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting
  additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all
activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at
any time.
Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment
in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific
University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed
on candidates selected for employment.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hpu/jobs/4394112/research-technician-finfish-oi

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