Job location: Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-10-08
Req: REQ07191
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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a several HBOI Aquaculture Research Assistants USDA- ARS, Fort Pierce, FL. This position is located at FAU's Harbor Branch campus in Fort Pierce, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in conducting research related to husbandry marine finfish for the USDA-ARS funded seed-stock project.
• Water quality analysis daily using meters (DO, pH, Salinity) and chemical tests (HACH).
• Record keeping daily according to experimental protocols, data entry daily using MSExcel.
• Fish husbandry including feeding, behavioral observation, cleaning tanks, and cleaning around tanks systems, daily maintenance of RAS systems, assisting in spawning and larval culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Six months of experience in aquaculture or fish biology preferred. College coursework may in aquaculture or fish biology may substitute for experience.

Valid Florida driver’s license required.

Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays as part of a normal schedule.

Must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Must be able to communicate well with others involved in this project.

Salary:

$16.75 per hour

College or Department:

Harbor Branch-Research Fish Aquaculture

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Variable, includes weekends and holidays

Application Deadline:

2019-10-20-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume is required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This position is funded with recurring grant funds with an expiration date on June 30, 2020. Renewal of funding is anticipated; however, not guaranteed.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.