Research Assistant (McDevitt-Irwin Lab)

Research Assistant (McDevitt-Irwin Lab)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01122

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

CASUAL

Description

Title: Research Assistant (McDevitt-Irwin Lab)

Position Number:

Hiring Unit: C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Location: UH at Manoa

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Special funds. Appointment to begin approximately June 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research involves processing of sediment samples according to EPA approved methods for faunal analyses. Specimens from sediment samples will be counted and identified using regional keys and laboratory reference keys. Assist other laboratory staff with maintaining specimen reference collections, files, and grain size analysis. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. or equivalent degree in biology or related field and 0-1 years of professional experience with responsibilities for laboratory work. Must have functional knowledge of principles and practices of biological techniques, the ability to apply biological concepts and terminology, and functional knowledge of rules, regulations, and systems associated with laboratory work. Must have skills in recognizing problems, identifying probable causes, and resolving issues that may occur in laboratory work; the ability to understand oral and written documentation to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships; and the ability to operate a personal computer and word processing skills.

Desirable Qualifications

1+ years experience with benthic sample processing and sample identification and experience with EPA methods for faunal analyses.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit the following to Cassidy Tabata (cmlum@hawaii.edu): (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) resume, (3) names and contact information of 3 professional references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries: Jamie McDevitt-Iwrin, jmcirwin@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Employer University of Hawaii

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu