The
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)
to Human Resources,
www.alaskasealife.org
The ASLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer.