Marine Technical Specialist - Ocean Sciences

Marine Technical Specialist - Ocean Sciences page is loaded## Marine Technical Specialist - Ocean Scienceslocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100091029**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .Marine Technical SpecialistThe University of Miami, in Miami, Florida is seeking a Marine Technical Specialist for the Department ofRSMAS - Ocean Sciences. Duties and responsibilities include coordinating and participating in tasksassociated with the design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of oceanographicinstruments and systems. Serve as a seagoing technician on research vessels and participate in fieldoperations and environmental sampling on a periodic basis; design and fabricate oceanographic instrumentand sensor systems. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to join research vessels in bothU.S. and foreign ports at various times throughout the year.Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to lifting above the shoulder, carrying weights, visual requirements of depth perception, ability to see peripherally, ability to bring objects into focus. The candidate must be able to hear instructions or alarms. Routine standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending are required for this position. Physical duties are subject to change.Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Engineering or a closely related field and 5 years of related experience which must include maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in leading deck operations for the deployment and recovery of oceanographic moorings, and experience with maintenance and repair of mechanical systems. Working knowledge and operation of PC based computer applications, including interfacing with electronicequipment, as well as skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment and basic electrical wiring, soldering and splicing skills is also required.For more information about the position, including instructions on how to apply, please visit us on-line at and reference job opening ID: R100091029.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami