Aquarium Project Technician

The Role

The Alan Ansell Research Aquarium at SAMS hosts a broad range of constantly changing projects in the areas of research, enterprise and education.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for marine science, to join us in helping to deliver the operational aspects of these projects, as well as involvement with the day-to-day monitoring and running of the aquarium.

The role will involve highly rewarding work, carried out closely with several leading researchers. You will provide cross disciplinary technical support in set up, day-to-day running, monitoring and data collection of aquarium-based experiments. In addition, you will liaise with researchers regarding future projects and ongoing experiments and will assist the Aquarium Manager in monitoring, maintaining, and making alterations of aquarium infrastructure.

There will be considerable opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and skills around the effective and safe functioning of a research aquarium.

Our Ideal Candidate

Enthusiastic, with a very keen interest in marine science. Experience or knowledge of aquatic systems is beneficial.

Must be organised and practical, ideally with experience of (experimental) monitoring and recording.

A high level of self-motivation and diligence is necessary, and an ability to work to instruction or independently, as needed, is required.

A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is required but ability to analyse, rapidly diagnose and solve problems is also important.

Good communication skills are essential, as there will be a range of work carried out with different individuals.

Working at SAMS

• We offer a small, friendly and inclusive culture.
• All working to the same aim, which is to understand and mitigate risks involved in industry interaction with the marine environment, to maximise productivity and enhance sustainability.
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• Flexible working to help you achieve the work/life balance that works for you and us as well as a number of policies to support you through the employee life cycle.
• Help you build your career path – opportunities to learn, develop yourself, partake in training, networking, learn/develop a range of skills. Additionally, we encourage and recognise excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements.
• Offer a number of employee benefits, including free on-site parking, occupational health & wellbeing support, purchase of additional holidays, technology & smartphones, payroll giving, discounted shopping vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to [contact hidden]

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref. ‘D05/24.AM’ in the subject heading.

Closing date for application is 25th June 2024- Interviews will be held on site in July 2024.

Please note: All applicants must provide proof that they can work in the UK.

Full details can be found here: Aquarium Project Technician - Job Description

About us

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.

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