Development Technician 1 - TP135129

UC San Diego is searching for two (2) dedicated Development Technicians to support the construction and assembly of oceanographic research equipment for a 5-6-month temporary assignment.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 5 - 6 months.

Compensation: $20.78/hour. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Medicalbenefits also available.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

As a Development Technician 1, your primary responsibility will be to assist our technical staff in research equipment fabrication and warehouse support.

The core emphasis is to support the research, development, production and deployment of oceanographic instrumentation. Primary job function will be to assist technical staff and in support of drifter fabrication. Tasking includes but is not limited to receiving and processing incoming packages and making available to designated staff, packaging and dropping off outgoing packages based on direction from designated staff, sorting and organizing drifter components ahead of greater assembly and counting discrete inventoried components based on direction from designated staff. Tasking also includes general warehouse upkeep as well as shop and studio upkeep.

• Must have experience with and be capable of lifting and carrying 75lbs. Heavy equipment lifting with assembly line work is a core function of this role.

• Basic knowledge of computers, printers and email communication.

• Basic knowledge of hand tools.

• Basic knowledge of carpentry tools.

• Basic knowledge of simple hardware components (bolts, screws, washers, nuts, etc).

• Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of diverse individuals, including scientists, engineers, vendors, technicians, laboratories and other support personnel.

• This position requires driving during the work day- a valid California Drivers License required.

• This position requires frequent heavy equipment lifting with assembly line work - it is a core function of this role.
• DOJ/FBI Background and DMV clearances and completed references are required prior to hire.
• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

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