OPS Research Laboratory Technician II

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University’s OPS Research Laboratory Technician II supports the Hydrogeology Lab, ensuring safe operation and maintenance of teaching laboratories and equipment. The role provides critical support for instructional activities and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing facilities, reagents, and apparatus, assisting with safety audits, training users, and maintaining maintenance and supply records while supporting field sampling as needed.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Experience in field and laboratory water sampling and analyses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ArcGIS for water quality interpretation.
• Data analysis experience with R or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain teaching labs and equipment.
• Prepare solvents, solutions, reagents and apparatus per guidelines.
• Set up and breakdown of equipment; maintain clean facilities.
• Participate in EH&S audits; maintain safety records.
• Provide training on equipment usage and safe practices.
• Maintain records of maintenance and supplies.
• Assist in developing laboratory SOPs.
• Perform genetic analyses on field collections and lab cultures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab techniques

ArcGIS

R programming

JMP

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

BS/MS in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

JMP

Job description

Job Summary

The OPS Research Laboratory Technician II provides entry level operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory facilities and equipment within the Department of Marine and Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Laboratory. Performs all procedures necessary to maintain a safe, uninterrupted work environment in accordance to departmental and national safety guidelines.

Job Description

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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 stocks of solvents, reagents, and solutions. Ensures chemicals are stored in the correct manner according to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
• 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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum 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 (Work, 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.

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 the learning environment.
• Respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive and receptive manner.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the University’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to prepare stock chemicals according to given standards.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom instructors to ensure delivery of a quality laboratory experience to students in a laboratory/classroom setting.
• Ability to prepare and set-up appropriate laboratory materials and equipment for various laboratory activities.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Able to work an irregular schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate field sampling.

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