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We have a vacancy for a Marine Science Technician to join our team onboard R/V Atlantic Explorer based out of Bermuda. Please see the attached job advert which I have also pasted below in blue as suggested by the mailing list guidance page.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"><b><u>Marine Science Technician</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);">The Oceanographic Technical Services Group at BIOS seeks an experienced and highly motivated sea-going Marine Science Technician to join their team. Reporting to the Oceanographic Technical Services Manager, the successful
applicant will possess the desire and ability to work cooperatively with crew and shipboard scientists for the ultimate goal of successful missions at sea. We are looking for candidates who already possess seagoing experience and a proven track record of technical
support for ocean science on research vessels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"><u>Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Provide comprehensive technical and logistical support for all science related activities aboard the BIOS Research Vessel Atlantic Explorer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Assume major responsibilities for seagoing instrumentation and systems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Operate, maintain, and repair oceanographic instruments, navigation and communication systems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Coordinate calibration and maintenance schedules for instrumentation and equipment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Operate, maintain, and repair shipboard IT network, data acquisition and satellite internet systems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Design, construct, and troubleshoot new electronic and mechanical systems and modify existing systems to meet changing needs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Repairs to both mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Oversee cruise mobilization and demobilization efforts.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Train visiting scientists and junior marine technicians in proper operation of shipboard instruments and systems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"> Lead or oversee deck operations such as the deployment and recovery of CTDs, deep-water moorings, gliders, mocness, sediment grabs etc.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192);"></span><span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Serve as liaison between science party and ship's crew, providing pleasant customer service and technical
support to scientists before, during, and after their cruises</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Qualifications:</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Marine, Physical, or Engineering Science, or a combination of technical
schooling and relevant job experience.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Must be a self-starter, able to organize their time, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Must communicate well with peers, take directions, and follow policies and procedures carefully.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, while producing work of a very high standard.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive/flexible attitude is required.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Ability to deal with diverse groups of scientists, engineers, and technicians in a professional manner.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Ability to carry out assignments and projects on land and at-sea with minimal supervision.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Must have mechanical skills and an aptitude in the use of basic hand and power tools.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced test equipment in order to troubleshoot complex systems on ships.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Demonstrated ability to work on the deck of a research vessel and lead scientific operations.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Experience working aboard UNOLS research vessels would be beneficial.The successful candidate will be required to typically spend 150 days per year
at sea. Rotations are usually in the region of 90 days and are followed by around 30 days of time off. </span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Overtime while at sea is accrued and can be combined with 15 vacation days to enable off-rotation periods to be paid. The remaining balance of overtime
is taken as additional remuneration. This is a rotational position where ongoing duties are split between multiple technicians. Salary will be commensurate with experience but, as a guide, the Level 1 to 2 range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 (base).
We also offer a range of benefits such as pension and medical insurance contributions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interested candidates should email their applications including a cover letter, resume/CV and three references to:</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Email: HR@bios.edu</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(12, 100, 192); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Closing Date: May 31, 2023</span></div>
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