OPS Research Laboratory 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

OPS Research Laboratory Technician II

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry leveloperation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities andequipment within the Department of Marine and Earth SciencesHydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary tomaintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance todepartmental and national safety guidelines.

Job Description

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares and maintains laboratories facilities for teachinginstruction.
• Prepares solvents, solutions, reagents, and apparatusesaccording to faculty guidelines.
• Maintains clean laboratories facilities. Responsible for set upand breakdown of equipment.
• Participates in environmental health and safety audits,maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with safetyregulations of science laboratories.
• Provides training on proper usage of laboratory equipment andsafe laboratory practices including safe handling and disposal ofbiohazardous materials, and standard policies and protocols forreporting unusual events.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections to ensure optimumcalibration and condition of equipment.
• Maintains supplies for laboratory courses and replenish stocksof solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are storedin the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, andbest practices.
• Maintains accurate records on equipment maintenance andacquisition of supplies.
• Performs genetic analyses on natural field collections andlaboratory cultures.
• Assists in the development of laboratory standard operatingprocedures.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in Hydrology, Hydrogeology.
• Laboratory experience in an academic setting.
• Basic working knowledge of dashboard data analytics.

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with University mission,vision, and values and demonstrate a commitment to students and thelearning environment.
• Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positiveand receptive manner.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University'sstandards of ethical conduct.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilitiesand/or equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols andprocedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, andprotocols.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communicationskills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritizeand complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to givenstandards.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematicalcalculations.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team andindependently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensuredelivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in alaboratory/classroom setting.
• Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materialsand equipment for various laboratory activities.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshootlaboratory equipment and instruments.
• Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, includingevenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.