Greetings and happy holidays š The Marine Mammal Center is hiring a Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice. Visit this link<https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2870543/Marine-Mammal-Center/Pathology-Diagnostic-Apprentice?source=MARMAM> to see the full job posting and to apply. See below for a summary of the position:
Weāre Hiring! Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California Reports to: Necropsy Laboratory & Large Whale Response Coordinator Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position. * Apprenticeship will last for one (1) full year. * Regular onsite work is required. * Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with some seasonal variability. * Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Specifically, weekend work due to cetacean response is to be expected. * Some travel within California is expected for this position. Compensation Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Full Benefits: * Holidays * Sick Time * Vacation * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Life Insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance * 401k Retirement Plan * Employee Assistance Program Job Summary The Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice will observe, assist, and contribute to necropsy, histopathology, clinical laboratory techniques, biobanking, and research at a marine mammal rehabilitation hospital. The apprentice will work closely with the Pathology and Diagnostic team under the supervision of the Necropsy Manager to facilitate the core daily activities of the diagnostic service. Team Overview: The Pathology & Diagnostic team at The Marine Mammal Center performs necropsies and samples up to 500 cases a year on various pinniped species, large and small cetaceans, southern sea otters, and a few sea turtles. Qualifications and Experience * This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelorās degree in biology, marine science, or related field. * Preference for experience with research, specifically laboratory techniques that require pipetting and working with laboratory equipment. Research experience can be from undergraduate course work. Previous experience, exposure to necropsy, biosampling and/or data entry is a plus. * Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. * Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious) * Respirator Fit Test required which will be provided upon hire. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint. OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education. ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. For more information, please visit our āAbout Usā page at www.marinemammalcenter.org<https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about-us/what-we-do> To Apply: Application Link.<https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2870543/Marine-Mammal-Center/Pathology-Diagnostic-Apprentice?source=MARMAM> Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example ā she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Thank you! Sarah [Icon Description automatically generated with low confidence] Sarah Tatum (she-her) Human Resources Operations Coordinator tat...@tmmc.org<mailto:tat...@tmmc.org> | MarineMammalCenter.org<http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/> The Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
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