Research Assistant

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP00636PO25 Job Code Title Research Specialist I Advertised Title Research Assistant Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences Salary $21.00/hr Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday- Friday.

Job Search Category Other

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

This position temporary position will support the long-term water quality and weather monitoring of the North Inlet - Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NI-WB-NERR), which is a required component of the NERR's annual operations award. The position is needed due to current RGP vacancies and anticipated needs throughout this coming summer and fall while we work to rehire vacant RGP staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marine or environmental science, or similar. Familiarity with field sampling, working from small boats, and water quality monitoring techniques are a plus.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05/01/2025 Proposed End Date 12/30/2025 Job Open Date 04/18/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Please email colels@mailbox.sc.edu once application is completed.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter