United States Antarctic Program
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Institut polaire français
Terre Adélie, Antarctique
L’Institut polaire français
Terre Adélie, l'Antarctique
iC3: Centre for ice, Cryosphere, Carbon and Climate
Tromsø, Norway
Beyond Arctic Adventures
Rovaniemi, Finland
Camp Denali
Denali National Park, AK, USA
Camp Denali
Denali National Park, AK, USA
Camp Denali
Denali National Park, AK, USA
Camp Denali
Denali National Park, AK, USA
United States Antarctic Program McMurdo Station, Antarctica
This position is responsible for assisting in the safe operation and maintenance of laboratories in support of USAP scientists at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
These laboratories support scientists from multiple disciplines conducting basic and applied research in 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. A full range of spare parts and accessories plus some vendor technician support are provided to maintain the operation of a diverse inventory of equipment and analytical instruments supplied by the laboratories or the scientists, in both the laboratory and field. This deploying position will support the full-time Instrument Technician with duties/responsibilities performed while deployed to McMurdo Station.
**This position requires deployment to Antarctica and has a contract length of 4-5 months from approximately October to February (Austral Summer). Eligibility for deployment will require physical and dental evaluations with parameters determined by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.**