Research Coordinator I - Temporary - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSIONThe Research Coordinator I conducts and oversees assigned research and/or training operations in a specialized area of biological and/or social science. This position reports to a Supervisor level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.WHAT YOU WILL DO Carry out laboratory, diagnostic, educational, or field research projects. Assist in the coordination of program-related activities. Document, summarize, and analyze data. Assist with interpreting research findings and revising procedures as necessary to achieve desired results. Assist in the development of research plans, training procedures, and/or engagement tools, as well as the reporting of research activities for grant, permitting and other oversight entities. Assist with the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities. Maintain records and inventory supplies. May train and instruct volunteers, students, and community members and internal and external audiences in facility operations, animal/plant care, and research procedures. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Conservation Technology Lab (the CTL) seeks a part-time research coordinator to do technical project management and engineering on a collaborative project with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and other groups at UC San Diego.   This research coordinator will 1) manage part of the design and execution of a complex system that gathers, organizes, and serves data from networked instrumentation deployed to monitor landscapes 2) do engineering on varied systems connected to SDZWA's contributions to the project 3) liaise between the CTL and other internal SDZWA stakeholders who are contributing to the project 4) coordinate work on the project between multiple SDZWA entities, particularly the CTL and the Natural Lands team 5) help manage the deployment and maintenance of engineered solutions in the Biodiversity Reserve 6) facilitate communication and coordinate engineering work between SDZWA and other (external) partners on the project 7) mentor engineering student fellows whose projects also contribute to the project.   The desired candidate will have a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and at least five years of engineering experience in industry, with at least three years working for an enterprise company.   Qualified candidates will be technical project managers and strong generalist engineers who can both coordinate contractor work and contribute hands-on across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software engineering.  Ideally a candidate is experienced in Python and/or C/C++, Linux system administration, managing large data sets, and working to rapidly prototype/adapt electromechanical systems for use in the lab and the field. Experience with remote sensing, mechanical design in a CAD tool like Solidworks or Fusion 360, cloud/backend architectures, architecting data management systems, and/or IoT engineering are each pluses. The candidate should be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and work well with others in a diverse environment.   JOB EXPERIENCE 2 years of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, or field experience required.    EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in related field required. Master's Degree in biological sciences or equivalent specialized training preferred.    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Working knowledge of grant administration.  Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.  Able to work effectively with others in a diverse environment.  Able to attend to the needs of assigned research collections and/or community members    SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Family Passes Complimentary Tickets Local and In-House Discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program   IMPORTANT DETAILS Location: Escondido, CA Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt 1 Year Temporary Position Salary Range: $70,304 to $71,640