Research Specialist II Advanced

William and Mary, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA
Deadline: 21 May 2024

Position Information
Position Information


Position Number H0189V
Position Title Research Specialist II Advanced
Employment Category Hourly
Location VIMS - Gloucester
Department 1C1100 Ecosystem Health
Unit Mission Statement
The mission of VIMS is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service.
VIMS’ strategic sections are committed to the development of resilient systems through a focus on three grand challenges, ensuring science for stewardship of:
1.Ecosystem Health: connecting physical, chemical, biological, and socioeconomic systems to address environmental and community vulnerabilities
2.Natural Resources: providing translational science for sustainable management of coastal socio-ecological systems, especially fisheries and aquaculture
3.Coastal and Ocean Processes: connecting global trends and local drivers to understand and address environmental change.
Position Summary
The Research Specialist Advanced role performs advanced to expert level responsibilities in a laboratory, field setting, or for scientific research. This position engages in complex scientific procedures or research for a program manager, principal investigator or project director or by continuing to deliver scientific services while assuming additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities include leading work in the application of lab techniques field surveys or research procedures; writing or modifying computer programs to analyze data and generate reports; researching literature related to project/procedures; conducting experiments; writing segments of reports and manuscripts; contribute to coordination of grant by tracking budget expenditures; assisting lower level staff; troubleshooting instrument problems and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.
The Research Specialist Advanced role is most often the third progression in the Research job family, following the Research Specialist position.
This position will provide technical assistance and management of ecological projects.
Core responsibilities include:
  • Assist, organize and perform field and lab data collection in marine and estuarine benthic ecosystems. Sample processing includes analysis of benthic invertebrates and fish gut contents, Enters, curates and manages data with appropriate QA/QC.
Conditions of Employment
  • All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
  • This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
  • This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.
Essential Designation No
FLSA Non-Exempt
Position Restricted? Yes, the appointment is limited due to funding availability
Position Term
Position Months Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Basic knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct a variety of research techniques and procedures, operate laboratory equipment, and collect and report basic findings
  • Ability to independently carry out structured research projects and provide assistance in developing research procedures
  • Ability to independently carry out defined procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to operate a variety of lab and field instrumentation
  • Ability to identify marine benthic invertebrates using dichomotous keys
  • Ability to communicate data and research findings
  • Knowledge of contract budget maintenance


EXPERIENCE:
Highly experienced in laboratory, field, and research discipline, most often obtained through experience and demonstrated competencies as a Research Specialist (in the Research Career Path)
Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Master’s in Marine Biology or closely related field.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Ability to develop experimental design and research procedures
  • Ability to operation, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of lab and field instrumentation
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and teach basic research processes, safety, techniques and methodology to lower level employees
  • Ability to oversee and direct basic research operations including laboratory and field duties of lower level employees
  • Knowledge of computer programing software (such as automating and analysis – R, Matlab, Python, SAS, GIS, webpage, etc
  • Ability to present data and training to other research groups and external contacts
  • Knowledge of research proposal process
  • Technical writing skills
  • Knowledge of basic budget expenditures and financial reporting
Is the position remote work eligible? Full-time (works remotely full-time and has no assigned university office)
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range $22.00/hour
Advertised Pay Range Statement
University Salary Range U07
Benefits Summary Statement
Our hourly employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. In addition, after completing a year of continuous hourly service and working at least 1,000 hours during the previous 12 months, hourly employees are eligible for holiday pay, PTO and educational assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=hourly
Job Open Date 05/14/2024
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date 05/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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