Research Technician

Hawaii Pacific University is seeking a part-time Research Technician to assist with rearing marine animals at the HPU Oceanic Institute in Waimanalo, HI. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning tanks, and data collection under supervision. Candidates should have a degree in marine science or related field, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and reliable transportation. The position requires working irregular hours and may involve outdoor tasks.
Job Type: Staff - Grant Funded Part Time Non Exempt (OI)

Job Number: 4899187

Closing: Continuous

Location: HPU Oceanic Institute; Waimanalo

Department

Hawai'i 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.

Note that this is a part-time position of up to 19 hours per week.

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, the candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel 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 bio-secure 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

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.

Administrative (15%)
• Ordering or assisting with the ordering of feeds and supplies using University provided purchase credit card (to include: responsible for purchase