Marine Research Assistant

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Supports marine studies by collecting samples, maintaining equipment, recording observations and helping analyse research data. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Marine Research Assistant do?

Supports marine studies by collecting samples, maintaining equipment, recording observations and helping analyse research data.

Demand level: Low

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR220 000 p.a.Mid-levelR340 000 p.a.SeniorR480 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Data collection · EssentialField sampling · EssentialLaboratory techniques · ImportantMarine safety · ImportantScientific record keeping · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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Diploma in Marine Science — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Marine Research Assistant do?

Supports marine studies by collecting samples, maintaining equipment, recording observations and helping analyse research data.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data collection, Field sampling, Laboratory techniques, Marine safety, Scientific record keeping.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.