Ocean Career: Mote Marine Laboratory Technician—Ocean Acidification

Technician Position

The Technician will be responsible for analyses of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity, and spectrophotometric pH, participation in field sampling (including some overnight cruises), experimental setup and sampling, operations from trucks or boats, occasional evening/night shifts, driving laboratory vehicles both with and without boat trailers (as needed), and assisting the Chemical and Physical Ecology Program with sampling (as needed).

Other activities will include OA lab database entry, LIMS data entry, CO2

SYS data entry, hazardous waste disposal, lab upkeep; experimental set-up and break down in an OA experimental lab (OASys) and occasionally at the Mote Aquaculture Park Red Tide Mitigation facility or at the International Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) in Summerland Key, FL.

This position will also be responsible for working directly with interns. All activities in this program will be carried out according to the Mote Marine Lab Quality Plan including operation and maintenance of scientific equipment, preparations for field trips, sample analyses, and data quality assessments.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree with a major or minor in chemistry from an accredited university. In lieu of a chemistry degree, course work in other natural science areas or employment in a related field will be considered. Carbonate chemistry experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, work on research vessels, and work in all weather conditions in Florida.

Working Hours:

This position will be full-time (40 hours per week). Flexibility in working hours may be required, depending on planned laboratory and field work. Occasional longer workdays may be required.

Final date to receive applications:
September 30, 2024