Coastal Marine Institute Laboratory Lead

Job no: 545274
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Research, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Join Our Team as a Coastal Marine Institute Laboratory Lead.

Are you passionate about marine research and eager to make a difference? The Coastal Marine Institute Laboratory Lead is your opportunity to support groundbreaking scientific activities at the Coastal Marine Institute Laboratory (CMIL). Under the guidance of an academic or administrative head, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities. Your responsibilities will include:

Support Research Activities: Monitor and assist with all SDSU-sponsored laboratory and field research, ensuring seawater system availability, space utilization, storage, and safety.

Emergency Response: Be the hero who responds to power outages and provides life support and backup power, even after hours and on weekends.

Volunteer Coordination: Maintain records of CMIL users and coordinate onsite volunteers, acting as the go-to administrator.

Tool and Equipment Management: Train faculty and students on the use of hand and power tools, as well as scientific equipment, for their research and construction projects.

Website and Public Engagement: Administer the CMIL website, keep information up-to-date, and provide tours to educational groups, visiting scientists, and prospective students. Help organize annual fundraising events and open houses.

Chemical and Safety Management: Oversee chemical inventory, train users on storage and labeling, and ensure proper waste disposal. Collaborate with SDSU Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and other agencies to maintain safety protocols.

Seawater System Maintenance: Assist with the construction, configuration, and repair of the seawater system. Respond to emergencies and help with water chemistry testing and biomass reports.

Research Support: Review and recommend Research Activity Plans, ensure compliance with IACUC standards, and support research diving activities.

Scuba Tank Management: Fill scuba tanks, notify the Diving Safety Officer of any issues, and perform annual inspections.

If you're ready to dive into an exciting role that combines science, safety, and community, apply today.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

San Diego University is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system and is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region and the third largest in the state of California. Founded in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates in many different areas. The College of Sciences is comprised of 8 departments and several interdisciplinary programs.

SDSU is recognized as an important center for the study of coastal marine ecology. Local coastlines have some of the richest marine biodiversity in the nation, and the shores support extensive recreation. Ecology faculty conduct research on marine animals, algae, and plants in habitats as diverse as kelp forests, seagrass beds, rocky intertidal zones, marshes, and mudflats. Research interests generally are directed toward the study of basic and applied ecology, including but not limited to larval ecology and the organism-flow interactions, the influence of habitat structure on recruitment, predator-prey interactions, population dynamics, biodiversity of fishes and invertebrates, ecotoxicology, and patterns of variation in giant kelp forests at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Research in coastal marine ecology is supported by SDSU's research diving and boating programs and by SDSU's Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory (CMIL) on San Diego Bay.

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Education and Experience

Equivalent to four years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to specialty area to which assigned.

OR

Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

OR

Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the specialty area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab setting.
• American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver Certification, including recurring dive physical examinations and CPR, First Aid, O2 administration training as required by AAUS standards desired.
• Dive Instructor Certification from a diver certification organization such as National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) or Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) desired.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum.
• Knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline.
• Ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• CA Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
• California small boat license (California Boater Card)

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $6,174 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - $8,765 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At SDSU, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs . click apply for full job details