Marine Chemistry Lab Technician

tsu.edu; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks a chemistry lab technician to support the Milford Laboratory NOAA project in Milford, CT. You will perform sediment, tissue, and seawater analyses, manage chemical inventories, maintain equipment, and write SOPs under NEFSC safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating spectrometers, analyzers, and titrators, recording data, and ensuring proper chemical handling. A B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of biological principles and experimental design.
• Ability to innovate, train, and meet quality and performance standards.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and R.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience following proper safety protocols when working with chemicals.
• Scientific writing background for reports/publications.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory sampling of sediment, tissue, and seawater for chemical analysis (carbon, nitrogen, phosphate, silica, pH, alkalinity, DIC, TSM).
• Analyze samples using standard curves and certified reference materials with spectrometer, analyzer, flow cytometer, microscope, DIC analyzer, titrator, and other equipment.
• Maintain and perform monthly checks on laboratory equipment.
• Maintain weekly logs and checks on chemical inventory per NEFSC safety protocol.
• Clean and maintain glassware used for analysis.
• Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and other chemical solutions for sample analysis.
• Ensure safety procedures, handle and dispose of chemicals properly, and label hazardous materials.
• Work with hazardous chemicals safely according to lab procedures.
• Write SOPs and use existing SOPs for sample analysis and collection.
• Search for project-relevant published data and compile for analysis and visualization using Excel/Google Sheets.
• Record data for literature search and all laboratory analyses.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and change gas cylinders following SOPs.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectrometer

Elemental analyzer

Flow cytometer

Microscope

Titrator

Job description

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks a chemistry lab technician to support the Milford Laboratory NOAA project in Milford, CT. You will perform sediment, tissue, and seawater analyses, manage chemical inventories, maintain equipment, and write SOPs under NEFSC safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating spectrometers, analyzers, and titrators, recording data, and ensuring proper chemical handling. A B.S.