Environmental Hydrogeology Lab Technician II

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an OPS Research Laboratory Technician II to support teaching laboratories in the Hydrogeology Laboratory within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences. Responsibilities include preparing labs, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and performing analyses and genetic work on field samples.

The role requires a BS/MS in Environmental Science or related field, with hands-on experience in surface water/groundwater sampling, data analysis, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering.
• Experience in the field and laboratory settings conducting surface water and groundwater sampling, as well as water quality analyses.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience working with ArcGIS software creating feature class and shapefiles for water quality geospatial interpretations.
• Data analysis experience working with R Programming language, JMP, and other statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teaching instruction.
• Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses according to faculty guidelines.
• Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set up and breakdown of equipment.
• Participates in environmental health and safety audits, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safety regulations of science laboratories.
• Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment and safe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols for reporting unusual events.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimum calibration and condition of equipment.
• Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stock of solvents, reagents, and solutions.
• Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance and acquisition of supplies.
• Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections and laboratory cultures.
• Assists in the development of laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent such as geology, marine science, or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an OPS Research Laboratory Technician II to support teaching laboratories in the Hydrogeology Laboratory within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences. Responsibilities include preparing labs, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and performing analyses and genetic work on field samples.

The role requires a BS/MS in Environmental Science or related field, with hands-on experience in surface water/groundwater sampling, data analysis, and proficiency in