Part-Time Water Quality Technician
Job in
Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33114, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
Miami Waterkeeper
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
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Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Field Work (50%)
- Collects water samples, both routine and opportunistic, at specific sites across Miami-Dade County and Broward County according to the weekly monitoring schedule.
- Uses YSI EXO1 multiparameter sonde to collect environmental data.
- Travels between sampling sites and the laboratory in Virginia Key; drives in accordance with all traffic laws.
- Adaptive to rigorous and unpredictable Florida weather conditions.
- Flexible to scheduling adjustments and standby staffing to accommodate for unforeseen circumstances.
- Processes and analyzes bacteriological samples in the laboratory at Virginia Key, FL using IDEXX testing systems.
- Maintains a sterile environment when conducting bacteriological sample processing.
- Assists with routine maintenance of sampling equipment and laboratory cleanliness.
- Abides by water quality program standard operating protocols, quality assurance processes and safety requirements.
- Records data effectively in the field and laboratory; adheres to data management protocols.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively to achieve programmatic goals in the field and laboratory.
- Communicates effectively with the Science & Research Manager, field technicians, and staff to ensure sample collection, processing, and analysis are performed according to schedule.
Required
- Works 5-15 hours per week.
- Personal vehicle required in order to access water quality sampling sites (federal mileage reimbursement rate applies).
- Driver’s license required.
- Able to start in November to begin water quality training.
- Able to work on the days prior to after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
- Located near the Fort Lauderdale area or willing to drive to Fort Lauderdale up to twice per week.
- Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Mondays and Wednesdays optional).
- Prior experience with multiparameter datasondes, field sampling and sterile laboratory work.
Salary: $20/hour
Job Type: Part-time
Reports to: Science & Research Manager
Location: Fort Lauderdale Area, FL
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