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Posted July 07, 2026

Research Technologist II - 005130

University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, United States 36688 Full Time
Reference: 285665346

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 005130
Position Title Research Technologist II - 005130
Division Academic Affairs
Department 421200 - Marine Sciences
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of experience in a public health, medical, clinical or research laboratory. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience related to environmental science, policy or management is highly preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Marine and Environmental Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Technologist II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions
  • Assists or co-leads research projects on socio-environmental topics to include planning and executing fieldwork, analyzing data, writing reports, and engaging stakeholders.
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary research and education programs and activities to include meeting planning, recruiting participants and partners, and outreach.
  • Supervises and participates in collecting, recording, and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures for research experiments.
  • Conducts technical and very complex laboratory research activities involving the analysis and evaluation of research data and independently preparing reports describing research results using a variety of complex statistical measures.
  • Conducts technical and very complex chemical and biological analyses requiring considerable knowledge of associated properties and characteristics of specimens used.
  • Assists with the planning of experimental protocols and may adapt new techniques to experiments.
  • Supervises and trains laboratory assistants and lower-level technical positions.
  • May design and direct the construction of laboratory research equipment.
  • Maintains inventory records of laboratory equipment and supplies and initiates purchase orders to replenish supplies.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/06/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days Monday - Friday
Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Full Time
Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

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