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This is an alternate opening, and will only be formally hired should the primary candidate withdraw or be deemed unfit for deployment.

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reputed company is in search of an reputed company reputed company Technician to join the Palmer Laboratory team in Antarctica! This position is responsible for assisting in the safe operation and maintenance of laboratories in support of USAP scientists at Palmer Station, Antarctica. Laboratories include analytical chemistry, computer, microbiology, microscopy, molecular biology, radioisotope, seawater aquaria and general use laboratories configured to support atmospheric physics, geology, and glaciology projects.

If promoted to the primary, this position will require deployment to Antarctica and has a contract length of 7 months from approximately October to reputed company (Austral Summer).

Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

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About the Antarctic Support Contract:

reputed company Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science reputed company (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). reputed company supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and reputed company Statements:

• reputed company: Expanding our scientific reputed company in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission: To reputed company the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential reputed company on the continent.

reputed company ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

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The Challenge:

• Assists in review of research requirements, planning and scheduling of laboratory support for science projects.

• Assists in researching, evaluating, justifying, and procuring laboratory and field instruments and equipment.

• Assists in receipt and inventory of capital equipment, instruments, materials and supplies.

• Provides input to the S&TPS Peninsula Implementation Manager on suggested improvements to the laboratories and the associated systems that would enhance their use as research facilities.

• Briefs scientists on safe laboratory practices and care and maintenance of USAP owned instrumentation.

• Assists in monitoring the receipt, inventory, and proper use and disposal of hazardous laboratory chemicals including radioisotopes.

• Assists in segregating and packaging laboratory solid wastes for proper disposal, reuse, and/or recycling.

• Assists in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.

• Assists in maintaining appropriate and accurate inventories of spare parts.

• Assists in packaging of capital equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for recalibration, repair, or replacement.

• Assists in scheduling and coordinating the fabrication of equipment and other support requests made by science projects.

• Assists in providing cryogens, monitoring the safe use of cryogens, and monitoring a cryogenic supplies inventory.

• Conducts briefings on research and tours of the laboratory facilities for distinguished visitors.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest reputed company on the job site.

• Prepares weekly and end of season status reports as necessary.

• Performs other duties as required, including community duties such as janitorial, snow removal and emergency response.

• Optional: participation on an Emergency Response Team (ERT). Examples are the Fire Brigade, Trauma Team and Search and Rescue.

What Sets You Apart:

• Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other reputed company specialty areas.

• Typically requires BS and four (4+) years of prior relevant experience or Masters with two (2+) years of prior relevant experience. Experience in lieu of education is accepted.

• Must be reputed company to work independently to reputed company day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.

• Must be a US Citizen or green card holder.

You May Also Have:

• Four (4) years of laboratory or observatory technical work experience. Laboratory or observatory technical work should include operational experience utilizing analytical equipment.

• A background in an academic research environment providing direct support to science projects is highly desirable.

• Previous experience working in Antarctica or another remote research station is desired.

This is an alternate opening, and will only be formally hired should the primary candidate withdraw or be deemed unfit for deployment.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, reputed company reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain reputed company for at least 3 days with an anticipated reputed company date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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