Integrated Ocean Drilling Program @ Texas A&M University Work Values

Daily Duties at Integrated Ocean Drilling Program @ Texas A&M University:

Laboratory operation: Processing, handling, and sampling of cores. Calibration, operation, and maintenance of standard and custom-built laboratory systems. Entering/uploading scientific data into the database. 40 Yes Laboratory development: Joins project teams to develop new laboratory instrumentation. Participates in test groups for new software applications and hardware. Develops new laboratory documentation. Conducts research of potential new equipment, upgrades, and procedures. 20 Yes Laboratory maintenance: Monitors performance of assigned laboratory equipment, services as needed, and identifies and reports problems. Keeps existing documentation up to date. Keeps laboratory clean and in order. Corresponds with scientists who seek information about laboratory equipment and capabilities. Exchanges technical information with other staff members, including port call cross-overs and daily ship-shore communication as needed. 10 Yes Training: Receives training in laboratory and maritime safety procedures, laboratory techniques, QA/QC protocols, and soft skills and management at the appropriate level. Provides training/mentoring to other staff members in areas of expertise. 10 Yes Logistics support: Loads and offloads, packs and unpacks freight associated with shipboard technical support; distribute shipments to the laboratory stations; controls inventory and supplies for assigned laboratory; ensure specialty ordered supplies requested by scientists are sent to the appropriate port for loading on the ship. Seagoing Physical Requirements: While at sea, the position requires physical tolerance to maintaining balance on a moving ship; working under confined conditions in a 24/7 work place with 12-h shifts; exposure to low-mid level noise and vibration, potential allergens, and occasional odors; fine motor skills as well as strenuous physical activity including moving, lifting, and carrying objects of medium weight and occasionally heavier; reaching and bending. 10 Yes Administration Be familiar with, comply with, and administer all IODP/Alliance, TAMU, TAMRF, state, and federal policies that pertain to department. Work cooperatively with others at all times, demonstrating teamwork and displaying a service-oriented attitude in all IODP interactions. Ensure strong team approach to service deliverables through routine team building, training, and interaction. Ensure safe operations. Participate in completion of ODP science services and other ODP legacy tasks. Complete mandatory training, nominally within first year of employment.

What they like about Integrated Ocean Drilling Program @ Texas A&M University:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

environment, trainer, geologist, lab coordinator, research technitian, creative, chromatography, chemist

Skills

Leadership , Proficient in handling various analytical instrumentation and laboratory measurement techniques., Highly adept in organizing training sessions and writing user guides, Experienced in conducting numerous material properties research studies, Experienced in soil and water sample processing and analyzing, Significant experience in analytical chemistry and lab coordinator tasks: calibration standards prepa-ration, In depth experience with designing technical user guide lines and safety protocols, conducting train-ing sessions for the facility users, Experienced in data processing and creating technical reports., Experienced in instrument development process, Proficient in core processing, handling and sampling

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