Research Technician III

University of Southern Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS, USA 🇺🇸

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Technician III.

Position Details

LocationGulf Coast Research Laboratory

703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
DivisionCoastal Sciences
Position TypeStaff
Employment StatusPart Time
Grant FundedYes
Posting Close DateMay 25, 2023

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to carry out research specified by the IAB of SCeMFiS (Science Center for Marine Fisheries) and related projects. Research includes support, data analysis and report writing, plus verbal presentations to federal councils and commissions and IAB member companies and organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

  1. Carries out routine data analysis.
  2. Gives presentations of data and analysis results.
  3. Prepares reports and manuscripts of data and data results.
  4. Travels periodically for field research.
  5. Assists with lab work and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in a Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, or a related field plus 2 years experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Sciences, Marine Biology or a related field. Research experience in fresh water or marine systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to be flexible.
  •  logical and independent mind.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Patience and determination.
  • Teamwork and Interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Excellent mathematical skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Working knowledge of Matlab.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Field experience in marine or freshwater research including invertebrate identification and water quality analysis; proficiency in R, LaTex, and Windows operating systems; proficiency in basic statistics; SCUBA certification.


About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.


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