The Alaska SeaLife Center, a non-profit organization generating and sharing scientific knowledge that promotes understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems is seeking applications for the following: Sea Lion Research Technician This position is responsible for supporting a broad range of both captive and field related activities specific to the Research Program at ASLC. Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with two years of field or animal handling experience. Individuals with pinniped experience preferred. Minimum of two years experience with boat driving and rigging. Experience boating with divers desired. Experience with boat maintenance beneficial. SCUBA certification (NAUI / PADI) to Advanced Open Water level preferred. Experience with permits or report writing beneficial. Position requires captive and fieldwork dealing with large, potentially dangerous animals. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): 1. Participate in captive Steller sea lion research procedures, including preparation, scheduling, communication to offsite collaborators, and ensure collection completion. 2. Support the sea lion Chiswell and Transient Juvenile Programs under direction of the Principal Investigator or Research Associate, including preparation for, and participation in, fieldwork, scheduling research and related activities, skiff driving, and animal handling and sampling in coordination with Vet Services, Husbandry, and Facilities personnel. 3. Support boat operations for the program, and actively participate in selecting, purchasing, rigging, testing and operating assorted boats utilized in the program. Assist in safety training for vessel operators and crew. Assist Vessel Safety Officer (VSO) in ensuring ASLC vessels are seaworthy and safe. 4. Assist in drafting permit applications and reports for captive Steller sea lions and other permitting-related activities. 5. Assist with grant proposal submission to support various field and captive projects. 6. Support and assist in the design and construction of facilities or technologies for Steller sea lions. 7. Provide support for research that may include beluga, harbor seal, eider, sea otter, and other programs, and may include permitting, camera installation, and data collection, diving operations and physical plant activities. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak and write effectively and be comfortable meeting and interfacing with new people with diverse interests. Ability to be organized and self-motivated, and possess a strong desire to see the completion of projects. Individual must be self-motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Proficiency in computer skills, including the use of the most recent versions of the Windows operating system and MS Office. This is a regular, full-time position. ASLC offers a competitive wage (DOE) and benefits package. Start Date: October 14, 2010 Apply by: September 25, 2010 Send resume & application (downloadable at www.alaskasealife.org <http://www.alaskasealife.org/> ) to Human Resources, Alaska SeaLife Center, P. O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664-1329, or fax 907-224-6320, or email to HR@alaskasealife.org <mailto:human_resources@alaskasealife.org> . www.alaskasealife.org The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer.
