The University of Texas at Austin
CCOS Facility Manager
The University of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas, Texas, United States, 78373
CCOS Facility Manager
Department of Marine Science
– The University of Texas at Austin
Location:
Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas
Hours:
40 hrs/week (Exempt, FLSA)
Start Date:
Immediately,
Duration:
Expected to Continue.
Position Overview:
Manage daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure, seawater facilities, and related laboratories. Responsible for technical operations supporting research and testing by internal and external clients, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring scientific experiments can be conducted safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Design, operate, and maintain multi‑purpose culture, static, flow‑through, and recirculating flow systems and laboratories, including the automated flow‑through toxicology exposure chamber.
Operate seawater intake and filtration system to maintain a constant supply of clean water.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for aquaculture and exposure systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve system alarms to prevent equipment damage and experiment failures; provide electrical and plumbing support for repairs and redesigns.
Provide scientific and technical expertise to students and faculty, ensuring experiments are compatible with facility parameters.
Schedule, coordinate, and manage multiple research facilities to meet faculty research goals.
Operate CCOS effluent treatment system and oversee waste disposal for compliance.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support research operations.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in a relevant discipline with at least four years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Strong communication skills—able to convey complex scientific concepts in writing and verbally.
Scientific, analytical, and numerical skill set.
Flexibility and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Experience with aquatic animal husbandry for fresh and saltwater vertebrates and invertebrates.
In‑depth knowledge of automated process control (PLC, circuitry, I/O).
Working knowledge of plumbing and hydrodynamics.
Experience with 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.
Additional Requirements Class C driver's license; must provide a current three‑year driving record. Non‑Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Salary Range $76,000 + depending on qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer 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.
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– The University of Texas at Austin
Location:
Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas
Hours:
40 hrs/week (Exempt, FLSA)
Start Date:
Immediately,
Duration:
Expected to Continue.
Position Overview:
Manage daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure, seawater facilities, and related laboratories. Responsible for technical operations supporting research and testing by internal and external clients, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring scientific experiments can be conducted safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Design, operate, and maintain multi‑purpose culture, static, flow‑through, and recirculating flow systems and laboratories, including the automated flow‑through toxicology exposure chamber.
Operate seawater intake and filtration system to maintain a constant supply of clean water.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for aquaculture and exposure systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve system alarms to prevent equipment damage and experiment failures; provide electrical and plumbing support for repairs and redesigns.
Provide scientific and technical expertise to students and faculty, ensuring experiments are compatible with facility parameters.
Schedule, coordinate, and manage multiple research facilities to meet faculty research goals.
Operate CCOS effluent treatment system and oversee waste disposal for compliance.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support research operations.
Required Qualifications
M.S. in a relevant discipline with at least four years’ experience in aquatic toxicology.
Strong communication skills—able to convey complex scientific concepts in writing and verbally.
Scientific, analytical, and numerical skill set.
Flexibility and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Experience with aquatic animal husbandry for fresh and saltwater vertebrates and invertebrates.
In‑depth knowledge of automated process control (PLC, circuitry, I/O).
Working knowledge of plumbing and hydrodynamics.
Experience with 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.
Additional Requirements Class C driver's license; must provide a current three‑year driving record. Non‑Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Salary Range $76,000 + depending on qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer 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.
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