Datasonde Technician

DATASONDE TECHNICIAN

Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for a Datasonde Technician. Position is a full-time annual appointment based in the Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies’ Environmental Quality Laboratory. This facility conducts research and monitoring in the coastal and inland waters of northeastern South Carolina. To read more about the Environmental Quality Lab, see: https://www.coastal.edu/eql/.

Duties include, but are not limited to: services water quality monitoring instruments and weather stations deployed at Apache and Cherry Grove Pier. This includes field work and lab work, QC activities that identify data that are out of control, repair of equipment and the deployment infrastructure; monitors continuous data on daily basis to evaluate equipment function; calibrates and operates EQL datasondes; prepare results reports that include project QC results using standard templates developed by the EQL; upload data into CCU and EPA databases; serve as a Project Leader and conduct field work on at least one EQL project; train and mentor student workers and researchers; perform regulatory laboratory analyses for at least three parameters; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in science (e.g. chemistry, biology, marine science, geology, environmental science) is required. Specialized experience with datasondes and water quality meters in active use by the EQL and experience with regulatory work as lab technician are required. Must maintain a valid SC driver’s license. Experience with calibrating and maintaining in-situ sensors is preferred.

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 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and 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 instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

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.

How to apply: Interested applicants may apply on-line at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/19466. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Laboratory Technologist I (ED35/RG0009/NS01031P), full-time position with benefits. Comparable pay band: SC State Pay Band: 04.  Salary range is $35,000.00 to $45,000.00. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the projects.