Phase2 Technology
Job Posting Title:
CCOS Facility Manager
Hiring Department: Department of Marine Science
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Job Details: Purpose The purpose of this position is the daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure and seawater facilities and other facilities as appropriate, overseeing technical operations for research and testing activities on behalf of internal and external clients. This position is responsible for developing and implementing all internal processes to maintain the ability to conduct scientific experiments as well as other conformance and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and day‑to‑day operation of laboratory equipment in these facilities and is located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Responsibilities
Design, operate and maintain multi‑purpose culture, static, flow‑through, and recirculating flow systems and laboratories in the Center for Coastal Ocean Science, including the operations and maintenance of an automated flow‑through toxicology exposure chamber.
Operate a seawater intake and filtration system to maintain a constant supply of clean water to CCOS and other facilities.
Design and implement a preventive maintenance plan for aquaculture and exposure systems to ensure continuous operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve system alarms to prevent equipment damage and/or experiment failure. Provide electrical and plumbing support for repair, maintenance, and redesign of exposure systems and seawater filtration facilities to achieve scientific objectives.
Provide scientific and technical expertise to students and faculty to ensure experiments are designed to operate within facility parameters. Schedule, coordinate and manage multiple research facilities to ensure faculty research goals are met in a timely manner.
Operate CCOS effluent treatment system and waste disposal to ensure compliance.
Conduct other duties as assigned in support of research operations.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in a relevant discipline and a minimum of four years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated scientific, analytical, and numerical skills.
Ability to be flexible, including a flexible schedule to support system functions.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Experience in aquatic animal husbandry for fresh and saltwater vertebrates and invertebrates.
In‑depth knowledge of automated process control, including circuitry, programmable logic controllers and system I/O.
Working knowledge of plumbing and hydrodynamics.
Experience in contamination control and hazardous materials handling, shipping, and disposal.
Experience managing and operating a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications M.S. in a relevant discipline with ten years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range $76,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work in a standard office setting
May work around chemicals in a molecular biology laboratory
May work around chemicals in a toxicology laboratory
May work around complex machinery
May work with living animals
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Hiring Department: Department of Marine Science
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue
Location: MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Job Details: Purpose The purpose of this position is the daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure and seawater facilities and other facilities as appropriate, overseeing technical operations for research and testing activities on behalf of internal and external clients. This position is responsible for developing and implementing all internal processes to maintain the ability to conduct scientific experiments as well as other conformance and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and day‑to‑day operation of laboratory equipment in these facilities and is located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Responsibilities
Design, operate and maintain multi‑purpose culture, static, flow‑through, and recirculating flow systems and laboratories in the Center for Coastal Ocean Science, including the operations and maintenance of an automated flow‑through toxicology exposure chamber.
Operate a seawater intake and filtration system to maintain a constant supply of clean water to CCOS and other facilities.
Design and implement a preventive maintenance plan for aquaculture and exposure systems to ensure continuous operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve system alarms to prevent equipment damage and/or experiment failure. Provide electrical and plumbing support for repair, maintenance, and redesign of exposure systems and seawater filtration facilities to achieve scientific objectives.
Provide scientific and technical expertise to students and faculty to ensure experiments are designed to operate within facility parameters. Schedule, coordinate and manage multiple research facilities to ensure faculty research goals are met in a timely manner.
Operate CCOS effluent treatment system and waste disposal to ensure compliance.
Conduct other duties as assigned in support of research operations.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in a relevant discipline and a minimum of four years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated scientific, analytical, and numerical skills.
Ability to be flexible, including a flexible schedule to support system functions.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Experience in aquatic animal husbandry for fresh and saltwater vertebrates and invertebrates.
In‑depth knowledge of automated process control, including circuitry, programmable logic controllers and system I/O.
Working knowledge of plumbing and hydrodynamics.
Experience in contamination control and hazardous materials handling, shipping, and disposal.
Experience managing and operating a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications M.S. in a relevant discipline with ten years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range $76,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work in a standard office setting
May work around chemicals in a molecular biology laboratory
May work around chemicals in a toxicology laboratory
May work around complex machinery
May work with living animals
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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