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Stranding Technician

Employer: Coastal Carolina University
Location: Conway, SC

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Internal Title:

Department:

Marine Science

Position Type:

RGTS - Research Grant

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

12 mo.

Hours per week:

Normal work days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal work hours:

Varies

Does this position require driving?:

Yes

Does this position require a credit check?:

Job Details:

Marine Mammal Stranding Technician

Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for the following position: Marine Mammal Stranding Technician in the Department of Marine Science. This position performs laboratory and fieldwork related to marine mammal strandings in South Carolina. The position will be primarily based in Charleston, SC, and will work closely with the Marine Mammal Strandings and Life History Program at the National Ocean Service Laboratory in Charleston.
Position is a full time grant funded position with benefits. The position is funded by a federal grant. Salary is competitive and position begins as soon as January 4, 2021.

Duties include, but are not limited to: coordinate and oversee the retrieval of dead stranded marine mammals, the collection of Level A data, performance of necropsies either in the field or in the lab, and the disposal of the carcass; oversee the response to live stranded marine mammals, including coordination with NOAA and local officials and veterinarians, and providing on-site educational briefings to the public; coordinate/train South Carolina Marine Mammal Stranding Network volunteers; assist in the preparation and archiving of marine mammal tissues and skeletal materials; assist with research efforts involving tissues or data from South Carolina marine mammal strandings; support educational and public outreach efforts through formal and informal presentations to the public, students, researchers, and/or websites/publications; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in marine or biological sciences or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Knowledge of life history methods and marine mammal anatomy, necropsy experience, and experience with the SC Marine Mammal Stranding Network is preferred. Must be available to be on call and work on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and odd hours to respond to marine mammal strandings. Must be able to work in physically demanding situations and adverse weather conditions, able to lift 50 lbs. Must possess good communication skills and data entry/computer skills.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 47 states and 61 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Interested applicants may apply online at http://jobs.coastal.edu or online in the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, Coastal Carolina University, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

http://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/10947

NS000470P

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marine or biological sciences or a related field from an accredited institution.

Required Licensure and/or Certification:

Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Good oral and written communication skills. Computer skills (word processing, Excel, Powerpoint, data entry for databases). Knowledge of small boat operation or willingness to learn. Knowledge of life history methods and marine mammal anatomy, necropsy experience, and experience with the SC marine mammal stranding network are preferred.

Additional comments regarding this position:

Able to be on call and work weekends, holidays, and odd hours, in addition to weekdays, to respond to marine mammal strandings.

Location: The position will be primarily based in Charleston, SC, at the NOAA National Ocean Service Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research (CCEHBR), in the Coastal Marine Mammal Assessment Program.

Reporting: The position will report to Dr. Rob Young in the Department of Marine Science and will be administratively housed in that department. Mr. Wayne McFee will help to coordinate on-site activities at CCEHBR and will coordinate with Dr. Young. An MOU is attached documenting the collaborative relationship between CCEHBR/McFee and CCU/Young.

Posting Number:

NS00470P

Number of Vacancies:

Desired Start Date:

01/04/2021

Position End Date (if temporary):

11/30/2021

Job Open Date:

12/02/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

http://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/10947

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