Hydrogeology Lab Technician: Lab Prep, Safety & Field Support

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an OPS Research Laboratory Technician II to operate and maintain teaching hydrogeology laboratory facilities. Responsibilities include preparing labs, handling solvents and reagents, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires completing safety procedures, training staff and students, and performing routine equipment maintenance while supporting field sampling and data analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Science or related field (geology, marine science or engineering) required.
• Experience in field and laboratory settings with surface water and groundwater sampling and water quality analyses.
• Experience operating a PC and using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ArcGIS creating feature classes and shapefiles for water quality analyses.
• Data analysis experience using R, JMP, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains teaching laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatuses per faculty guidelines.
• Maintains clean and safe laboratory spaces.
• Sets up and breaks down laboratory equipment.
• Participates in EH&S audits and keeps accurate records of safety compliance.
• Provides training on proper usage of equipment and safe lab practices.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Maintains stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions.
• Assists in development of laboratory SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety awareness

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS or MS in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

R

JMP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking an OPS Research Laboratory Technician II to operate and maintain teaching hydrogeology laboratory facilities. Responsibilities include preparing labs, handling solvents and reagents, and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires completing safety procedures, training staff and students, and performing routine equipment maintenance while supporting field sampling and data analysis efforts.