Water Analysis Lab Technician II

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks a Research Laboratory Technician II to perform standard and specialized analytical procedures on water samples, focusing on nutrient and elemental analysis. You will prepare reagents, calibrate instruments, maintain QA/QC, log samples, and support development of SOPs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with four years of related lab experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ability to work in a collaborative, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and four years of related lab experience.
• Experience with wet chemistry and analytical procedures on water samples.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and data management.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard and automated analytical procedures on water samples for nutrients and trace elements.
• Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots lab and field instruments.
• Prepares reagents, stock standards, titrants, and calibration solutions.
• Records samples and enters data into lab databases.
• Maintains clean, organized lab spaces and manages consumables.
• Complies with QA/QC standards and safety regulations.
• Mentors staff on SOPs and instrument use.

Skills

Laboratory bench experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University seeks a Research Laboratory Technician II to perform standard and specialized analytical procedures on water samples, focusing on nutrient and elemental analysis. You will prepare reagents, calibrate instruments, maintain QA/QC, log samples, and support development of SOPs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with four years of related lab experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ability to work in a collaborative, compliant lab environment.