Job Type
Operational Support (technical)
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Chemical Oceanography
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Physical Oceanography
Research Support Services
Activities
My working areas are oceanography, fisheries and marine and my main tasks
are to assist a researchers and students to conducting research, collecting and analyzing samples, maintaining
equipment, and ensuring the accuracy of data. Here is details breakdown of
activities;
1. Sample collection and preparation
- Preserve
and label collected samples appropriately to prevent degradation or
contamination
- Follow
established protocols for sampling different marine environments, such as
coastal areas, open oceans, estuaries, and aquaculture facilities
- Gather and organize equipment and
materials needed for sample collection like water, sediment, plankton, fish, etc.
2. Laboratory analysis
- Conduct
water quality tests including measurements of temperature, salinity, pH,
dissolved oxygen, and nutrient concentrations
- Perform physical, chemical, and
biological analyses on collected samples.
- Identify
and classify marine organisms using microscopes and taxonomic keys
3.
Experiment
Assistance
Assist senior staff and researchers in setting up and
conducting experiments related to marine techniques, fish behavior, or
environmental studies.
4.
Equipment
Maintenance
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory
equipment regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements.
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on equipment if issues arise.
- Keep inventory of supplies and reagents, and order replacements as needed.
5. Data
Recording and Documentation
- Maintain accurate and detailed
records of sample collection, equipment calibration, and experimental
procedures.
- Record observations and measurements
in laboratory notebooks or digital databases
- Prepare and organize data for further analysis, ensuring proper metadata documentation
6
. Continuous
Learning
Stay
updated with the latest research methods, equipment, and technologies in the
fields of oceanography, fisheries, marine biology, and aquaculture
